Summer/Fall 2022

At Toronto City Mission our approach as a Christ-centered ministry is three fold by: Building Relationships, Building Leaders, and Building Preventative Programs. We value so much your relationship as you pray, volunteer, and/or give, to bring hope to families impacted by poverty. We appreciate your recognition that relationships take time to build and that with more time, these relationships can have a transformative effect.

This past summer was a wonderful time. It has been two long years since we have had a full Sonshine Day Camp and it was so joyful for us to have over 70 campers each week join us for seven weeks of fun in the sun and with the Son! With the help of 12 Summer interns and 5 mission teams, children learned through the story of David, God’s chosen king, that Jesus would be the perfect King who would bring peace and salvation to the world. They also enjoyed musical worship, cooking, playing indoor and outdoor games, swimming at the local pool, and theme days such as Spy Day, Olympic Day, and Master Chef. Throughout these many activities, campers built relationships with each other, the leaders, and with Jesus!

This summer, the children of Sonshine Day Camp learned about the life of King David through various themes such as: forgiveness, unmerited favour, and God's faithfulness. Ealy Fong, Summer Intern in Kingston-Galloway, shares her reflection of what she learned as a leader at the camp and how she got to see first hand what a transformed form life through the power of the Holy Spirit looks like.

TCM also premiered the mini video series, Humans of Sonshine. To watch all three videos, visit our YouTube channel here.

Kids in Community (KIC)

KIC is an opportunity for relationships that were built during the summer to continue throughout the school year. During this after school program, children have the opportunity to hear the life changing news of the gospel. For some it will be for the first time and for others it is a chance for them to understand more about what they believe. In addition to explicitly hearing the Gospel message through Bible time, children get to interact and build relationships with positive Christian role models who show them through regular interactions what it means to live a life that has been transformed by the Good News.

Education Provided in Community (EPIC)

Children and youth in the communities we serve often do not have the resources to provide the academic help that they need. We desire that children not only understand what they are learning at school but that they also understand the value of learning and studying.

Volunteers are the backbone of this ministry. If you would like to be a volunteer tutor or know someone who would make a good fit, please visit https://www.torontocitymission.com/volunteer or email dwong@torontocitymissioncom

Run for TCM: October 16, 2022

We are calling all runners and walkers to come and Run for TCM to raise funds and bring more awareness to others about the work of God is doing through TCM and our many partners. 

We invite you to invite others to join in this partnership by giving financially so that we can continue to provide encouragement and support to families impacted by poverty.

Mila is an Outreach Worker in Kingston-Galloway.  She believes in the holistic approach to addressing poverty which offers hope for lasting change through relying on God’s power to bring about enduring transformation within people and entire communities.

Mila shares her reflections on answered prayers and God's faithfulness. As well as seeing how kids used the gifts and talents God has given to show what they have learned about who God is this summer. Read Mila's reflection and watch what the children created here.

Save the date: Nov 23, 2022

Come and celebrate God’s faithfulness in the 142nd year of ministry at TCM. We would like to share stories of the impact that your support has made this past year. Also hear about what we look forward to and how you can be a part of another year of transforming lives of families impacted by poverty.

Staff Ministry Opportunity: Communication Coordinator

Do you know someone that enjoys telling stories through words and images? TCM is looking for a part-time Communications Coordinator. For more information, please visit, https://www.torontocitymission.com/job-opportunities