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This article is from an interview with a mother who wishes to remain anonymous. She is receiving support while living at

Samaritan House in Barrie,

a FaithWorks ministry partner.

“I came to Samaritan House because of an abusive relationship. My three children came with me.”

"So, the trauma with my children out of this whole situation, they were all very confused. They lash out in anger because that’s the easiest emotion to get out, especially my oldest. He had hands on quite a bit and then other times they would just shut down. It was emotionally hard on me as a parent.”

“Through hard times, especially trauma, you’re scared to leave, as I was, but at the end of the day, it was the best decision I made for myself and my children, but it was also the hardest thing I’ve had to do.”

“So through the support from Samaritan House … I’m feeling like I’m getting my life back together. I know I can do it on my own. It’s difficult just to be a parent in general, but having to go through that … "

"Having the support here, getting your strength back, having people to talk to, to get through things, they understand you. It makes you feel like you can do like anything. Yah, I matter!”

Your donation to FaithWorks helps our ministry partners, like Samaritan House, offer support to vulnerable people, like this mother.

Interview by Kerry Ploughman, Executive Director of the Samaritan House.

Photo courtesy of Karen O'Donnell.

FaithWorks 2025

gets personal.

This year's theme for FaithWorks is from the Gospel according to Matthew 25:36.

To help us gain a deeper perspective, this year’s campaign is focusing on three vulnerable individuals, Lynne, Elie and an anonymous mother, who have agreed to share with us a glimpse of their struggles. They, and we, hope that by sharing of themselves, we will be inspired to share of ourselves with others whose day-to-day life is so challenging.



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FaithWorks Sermon or Presentation

To assist and inspire, you can arrange for a sermon, presentation or visit by representatives of our ministry partners, the Director of Stewardship Development, Peter Misiaszek, or me, by contacting the FaithWorks Speakers Bureau at

fwspeakersbureau@toronto.anglican.ca

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If you wish to highlight your parish's events in support of FaithWorks, please forward the details to faithworks@toronto.anglican.ca

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FaithWorks Videos



The FaithWorks website, faithworks.ca has been updated with new videos to promote FaithWorks and our ministry partners. There are short, medium and long videos to include in your parish's online presence or in-person gatherings. They can be downloaded directly from the website.

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Peter Mentis (he/him)

FaithWorks Campaign Manager

135 Adelaide St. E.

Toronto, ON M5C 1L8

647-578-9757

1-800-668-8932

pmentis@toronto.anglican.ca

www.faithworks.ca

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