Reaching Out 2022

REACHING OUT | Christmas Toy Shop 2022

Thanks to the generosity of the brothers and sisters, a total of 355 toys were collected in just three weeks! The beneficiary of this year's toy drive is the Vancouver Salvation Army. As we are celebrating the birth of Jesus, we pray that every toy shared will bring blessings to the needy families and children in our city.

REACHING OUT | Christmas Toy Shop 2022

Over the past two years, we thank God for enabling our church to bless the families and children in need, through our participation in the Richmond Christmas Fund. A total of 500 toy items have been collected for the past two Christmas seasons!

For this year, we will support the annual Christmas Toy Shop of The Salvation Army of Vancouver. In the past year, a total of 1,046 families, including 2,125 children, have benefited from this program. We pray that many families and children in Vancouver will be blessed in this season of hope.

Donation Suggestions

Educational toys
LEGO sets for all ages
Sporting goods for teens
Electronics (e.g. earbuds, small wi-fi speakers)

Collection Dates

Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10 (Saturday)

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Collection Location

11295 Mellis Dr, Richmond, BC (Fraserview MB Church)

Inquiry

Koinonia Ministry Centre (604) 214-8243 (Ext. 1)

Remarks

please leave all toys unwrapped + only new toys will be accepted

REACHING OUT | Back to School Backpack Drive

Thank you for your generosity! A total of 189 backpacks have been collected and delivered to the Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver (https://salvationarmyvancouver.com) this morning! May each of these backpacks become a blessing to the youth and children in our community.

REACHING OUT | Back to School Backpack Drive

Every September, many parents from low income families struggle to get enough school supplies for their children. To relieve their families, the Salvation Army Vancouver has been launching annual backpack and school supply drives. To respond to the growing needs, KEC will be participating in this donation program this summer.

Beneficiary Organization
Vancouver Salvation Army
https://salvationarmyvancouver.com/

Target Beneficiaries
School children from low-income families

Donation Goal
* 200 high school backpacks of any colour
* accepting only new backpacks (no used ones please)

Collection Dates
July 23, 30 & Aug 6 (Saturday)
After KEC Worship Service
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
11:50 AM - 12:15 PM

Collection Location
11295 Mellis Dr, Richmond, BC (Fraserview MB Church)

Inquiry:
Koinonia Ministry Centre (604) 214-8243 Ext. 1

Celebrating God’s Amazing Provisions at Reaching Out 2022

It is the third year that Koinonia is launching the “Reaching Out Generosity Campaign”, when we channel all the general offering in May to bless different frontline organizations in our community. We are pleased to announce that the total offering received has reached $196,400! Not only does this amount significantly exceed our 2022 goal of $140,000, it was a 36% increase over last year! We are also thankful that a total of 223 units (individuals / households) are participating this year. We are truly amazed at God’s provision, and are deeply grateful for the generosity of our brothers and sisters.

Just as we did for the past two year, the amount being raised will be donated to help the poor, provide relief, and support missionary work. 75% of the donations will go to five different charity organizations locally and overseas, including: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Compassion Canada, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Union Gospel Mission, and Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House. The other 25% will be used to support local para-church and educational organizations, including: Richmond Christian School, Regent College, Vancouver Chinese Christian Short Term Mission Training Centre (VCCSTM), EquipTo Serve Christian Networks, and The Media Evangelism Association.

All donations will be sent to the above beneficiaries in June.

Although the month of May has passed, our momentum of generosity will continue. In the second half of the year, Koinonia will mobilize brothers and sisters to continue serving our community through different channels. May we continue to become a blessing to our community, and a shining light to the world.

Rotary Hospice House

Thank God for enabling KEC to continue the momentum at our 2022 Reaching Out Generosity Campaign! Last week, our deacons Jamie Lee and Fan Chun delivered our donation to the Rotary Hospice House at Richmond.

Salvation Army Rotary Hospice

Richmond Hospital Foundation

Thank God for enabling KEC to continue the momentum at our 2022 Reaching Out Generosity Campaign! On June 21, our deacons Jamie Lee and Fan Chun have delivered our donation to Richmond Hospital Foundation. We look forward to partner with Richmond Hospital Foundation, as we learn to be joyful givers for our community!

Richmond Hospital Foundation

Compassion Canada

Thank God for giving us the opportunity to support the ministry of Compassion Canada through "Reaching Out 2022". May we continue to pray and care for children and families in poverty around the world.

UNHCR

Through Reaching Out 2022, we thank God for the opportunity to get to know UNHCR and learn to be part of the relief work for more than 90 million refugees around the world.

Regent College

Thank God for giving us the opportunity to support the ministry of Regent College through "Reaching Out 2022". May the Lord use Regent to continue her educational mission in equipping His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up !

Union Gospel Mission

Thank God for giving KEC the opportunity to continue supporting Union Gospel Mission through "Reaching Out 2022". May the Lord continue to use UGM to make a difference at Downtown Eastside - one of the most needed and challenging community in Canada.