SERVICE

Eabametoong First Nation

Eabametoong First Nation (EFN), also known as Fort Hope, is an Ojibway First Nation located 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ontario on the northern shore of Eabamet Lake. The community has a total population of over 2,500 of which approximately 1,500 live on-reserve. The community is accessible by air and winter roads.

On January 31, 2017, the City of Markham signed a historic partnership accord with Eabametoong First Nation, a first of its kind. Through this Cultural Collaboration Agreement the communities have agreed to:

Promote social, cultural and economic collaboration in conjunction with Canada’s 150 anniversary
Promote harmony and goodwill for the betterment of their residents
Stimulate public awareness

From the St. Patrick’s Parish CWL, a donation of $500 was made to support the Youth Outdoor Education Program under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy Waboose.

Pastor Jimmy Waboose: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.waboose

Markham Food Bank

In support of our community and those in need, a donation of $1500 was made to the Markham Food Bank at 190 Bullock Drive, Unit 11 Markham, ON L3P 7N3.

https://markhamfoodbank.ca/

U R HOME CARE PACKAGES

I wanted to take this opportunity to update our CWL Executives on this initiative. Have also blind copied those that also took part in this initiative so they too are aware. Can't say it enough to our volunteers.....

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for taking the time to either donate funds that were used to buy packages OR actually purchase and / or donate items for these packages!!!

It gave me great joy to present 8 completed packages on behalf of our League and volunteers, to Kathy Powers (Founding Board Member of U-R Home and presently Community Resource Coordinator at Yellow Brick House). An amazing lady who also brought her daughter to help.

In addition to the 8 completed packages, Kathy also gladly accepted a 9th 70% completed one and all remaining knitted hats, gloves, and scarves. All of which she assured me will too be donated.

Rachele Janczyn

Additional charities supported

Over the years our council has supported various charities and organizations. These include...

Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Catholic Community Services of York Region
Catholic Missions in Canada
Catholic Near East Welfare Association
Catholic Women’s Leadership
Cody International Institute
Covenant House
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
Hope for Children Fund Scholarship Fund
Madonna House, Medjugorje
Mosaic Interfaith – Out of the Cold
Rose of Sharon
St. Augustine Seminary
St. Francis Table
St. Michael’s Scholarship Fund
St. Patrick’s Parish
Street Haven
Yellow Brick House
Youth Unlimited – Light Patrol

Education Section

2025 CWL Youth Contest and Service Awards

The Education component of this committee is an opportunity to promote education at all levels of the League. The Annual Youth Awards Program continues to be a key educational based project across the Toronto Diocese. The program is comprised of the following four contests:

➢ Mary Matthews Public Speaking (will not be running at St. Patrick this year)

➢ Mary Dobell Pro-Life Essay and Poetry

➢ Jean McCann Youth Service Award

➢ St Michael’s College Scholarship

Who can participate

We invite Intermediate/Senior students of St Patrick's family of schools to participate in the CWL Youth Contests and Awards.

Please refer to links below for details. Judging sheets and consent form have been included so that expectations are clear. Good luck!

Writing Awards - Intermediate and Senior

Note: Intermediate = Grades 7,8,9

Senior = Grades 10,11,12

Following links to the guidelines and judging sheets:

Essay and Poetry guideline