Faith in Action. Warmth in Community.
Meet a need. Open a door.
This winter, neighbours across London will turn to Ark for meals, clothing, safe rest, outreach and connection. Your congregation can help make that response possible.
Collect essential items. Create a fundraiser. Volunteer together. Learn about homelessness in our community. Get others involved.
When a community chooses to care, warmth spreads.
This winter, neighbours across London will turn to Ark for meals, clothing, safe rest, outreach and connection. Your congregation can help make that response possible.
Collect essential items. Create a fundraiser. Volunteer together. Learn about homelessness in our community. Get others involved.
When a community chooses to care, warmth spreads.
How will your church give warmth?
Give Warmth.
Collect Ark's most-needed winter items.
Turn your lobby, foyer or gathering space into a collection point.
Fund Warmth.
Choose a Sunday offering or congregation-wide fundraising goal.
Help fund meals, shelter, outreach and pathways home.
Share Warmth.
Learn, create awareness & make a difference in your community.
How it Works:
01 - Choose How You'll Be Warm
Collect, fundraise or create your own challenge!
03 - Gather Your Congregation
Put up posters, make announcements and share the warmth!
04 - Give Warmth
We'll count your donations and celebrate your impact!
Holiday Big Give: BE WARM is about more than collecting winter essentials.
It's an opportunity to deepen our understanding of homelessness, reflect on how we care for our neighbours, and put compassion into action. Ark Aid is pleased to offer resources and opportunities to help your congregation connect faith, learning and service throughout the challenge.
It's an opportunity to deepen our understanding of homelessness, reflect on how we care for our neighbours, and put compassion into action. Ark Aid is pleased to offer resources and opportunities to help your congregation connect faith, learning and service throughout the challenge.
Get Your Church Challenge Kit
Your BE WARM Challenge Kit includes: Promotional Posters, Collection Bin Posters, Fundraising Ideas, Social/Digital Graphics.
Participating Churches & Events
First St. Andrew's United Church: The Eclectic Christmas Market
Join The Eclectic Christmas Market on Saturday, November 21 from 9am to 3pm at First St. Andrew's United Church. Vendors include local artists, bakers, jewlery, a cafe and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of warm socks, mittens & scarves to support Ark Aid Mission's winter response.
What does your support make possible?
BASIC NEEDS
Meals | Clothing | Hygiene | Safe Rest
CONNECTION
Conversation | Trust | Advocacy
NEXT STEPS
Referrals | Health | Community Supports
HOME
Stability | Independence | Housing