You Made It Happen!
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this year's Walk with Refugees! Your generosity and enthusiasm helped us raise over $64,000—a record-breaking achievement for Adam House! 🧡
These funds will go a long way in supporting refugees as they transition into their new lives here in Toronto, providing essential services like housing, settlement assistance, and community programs. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on the lives of newcomers, helping them feel welcomed and empowered in their new home.
"It was incredible to witness the stream of orange t-shirts weaving through downtown Toronto neighbourhoods on October 5! These t-shirts were proudly worn by Adam House board members, staff, volunteers, supporters, and refugees, both current and former residents. Our Walk with Refugees is not just a fundraising event; it’s a chance to connect with our amazing community members. Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone who shared the day with us!"
- Lucy Chaimiti (Executive Director)
Walk highlights
Our Walk with Refugees kicked off at 10 a.m., on October 5th with an excited crew proudly sporting their orange t-shirts! Starting our 8.5 km route at the Booth house, we captured the moment with group selfies before setting off through the heart of Toronto 📸.
For those who followed along with our scavenger hunt, we made several exciting stops along the way, including key points of interest like the Ontario Fireman’s Memorial. It was a great way to connect with the city while supporting a meaningful cause.
A special shoutout to our water stop churches, Grace Church Toronto and Knox Presbyterian Church, who kept us all hydrated and motivated! 💧 Your hospitality was much appreciated by all.
Our 8.5 km journey ended with a delicious BBQ lunch generously provided by the Young Nak Church. We want to extend a huge thank you to them for their amazing support and for helping to make the finish line such a delicious celebration 🍔 !
We’re Almost There!
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, we have raised a record-breaking $69,491.00 so far! 🎉 We're so close to our goal of $70,000, and with your help, we can reach it by the end of the month. Tell your friends that you've walked 8.5 km for our cause! Every dollar counts and will make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees in our community.
Donate Now to help us cross the finish line! Your contribution can make a difference!
Partner Spotlight – The Children’s Book Bank
We want to give a huge thank you to our wonderful partner, The Children’s Book Bank, for their support! Their generous donation of books was well-received by the families at our finish line! Ezekiel and his parents loved their new books! 📚✨
The Children’s Book Bank is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They offer fantastic programs for newcomers and families, including Saturday Storytimes. We're excited to announce that we will be organizing a special storytime session soon, so stay tuned for more details!
Photos and memories
We’ve captured so many wonderful moments from the walk! You can [download the photos here], or at the button below, and relive the day. We encourage you to share your memories on social media, and don’t forget to tag @adamhousetoronto so we can see and celebrate your moments too!
Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together!
As we wrap up this amazing event, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your support. With over $69,000 raised, we're so close to reaching our $70,000 goal! If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet or know someone who would love to contribute, now is the time. Let’s finish strong together—every bit helps!
Thank you once again for being part of the Adam House community and for making a lasting impact on the lives of refugees.
-Adam House
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