Staff/Volunteer Stories
Sowing Seeds of Hope
When Jerry Kamphuis, owner of Country Lane Farms, recently celebrated his 50th birthday, he decided to commemorate the occasion in a slightly unconventional way: by giving back to the less fortunate.
Change 5
The Mustard Seed is committed to transforming lives. Our unique Change 5 program helps make this possible.
Rural Neighbors Helping
The issues of homelessness are large and complex. People are homeless for a number of different reasons.
Eye Opening
When I sold my business and decided to retire it gave me the time to pursue other interests. I became interested in the Mustard Seed because it made sense to me.
Fire Can't Destroy Spirit
Nixon, an Order of Canada recipient, says he cried again when he saw for himself the devastation caused by a fire...
Rural Repair
Kyla Griffith, Database Administrator with The Seed, reflects on her recent trip to Mountain Aire Lodge with the Donor Relations Department...
I'm Lucky
Every day, I walk up the steps to my house. I turn the key, open the door, and walk in. I give not even a thought about how truly blessed I am to have the life that I do.
The Meaning of Giving
The phones were ringing and everyone was giving what they could. Amongst all the ones and zeroes stood a tired and weary man, reluctantly playing each day with the hand he was dealt.
Tears to Cheers
On February 26, 1982 Doug and Del Bannerman lost their two sons in a car accident. Johnnie was only twenty-one years old and Pat, even younger, was nineteen.
Serving Others
Jim has volunteered to serve The Mustard Seed meal for the past three nights. He is staying at another shelter but comes to The Mustard Seed for his meals.
It Started With a Phone Call
It started with a phone call. "Happy Easter Di, It's Ryan. Sorry to bug you at home, but Global TV is here." "No problem," I assure him, "I'll be there in a few."
Another Miracle
There are very few days in one's life, when you find yourself doing something totally different from anything that you have ever done before.
It's My Turn
During the past year, Yvonne was working towards her GED. As she struggles with anxiety and concentration, I provided strategies and wrote letters requesting accommodations for her exam.
