PROJECTS

USA/CANADA

NCM Canada supports local church ministries of compassion in Canada. Churches are uniquely positioned and embedded into the fabric of the communities they belong to. In Canada, NCM Canada has supported local church responses to individuals and families affected by things like extreme weather (floods & wildfires), refugee resettlement, anti-human trafficking, ministries to indigenous communities and more.

If you have a compassionate initiative or an idea of an initiative being led and implemented through your local Nazarene church, contact us to learn more about how NCM Canada can support you.

Grow Hope Markdale (Growing Project)

Grow Hope Markdale is a community-based Growing Project in Markdale, Ontario, that brings together local farmers, churches, businesses and supporters to raise funds for global food security. Each year, farmland is planted and supporters are invited to sponsor acres, with funds raised supporting the food-security work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Canada in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank and partners around the world.

In 2026, Grow Hope Markdale celebrated 30 years of growing hope with a 41-acre field of winter wheat and a special Harvest Celebration held August 21–23 at the Goudy Farm. The weekend brought people together through music, worship, food and family activities, while also highlighting how food-security initiatives can help strengthen the livelihoods of families and communities around the world.

By the close of the Harvest Celebration, over $24,000 had been raised toward the 2026 project. For three decades, Grow Hope Markdale has demonstrated what can happen when a local community comes together with a shared purpose—growing hope from a field in Markdale, Ontario, to families and communities around the world.

Seeds of Life (Growing Project)

Seeds of Life is an ecumenical church and community-based project located in Alberton, Ontario. They raise funds to support the work of Canadian Foodgrains Bank. NCM Canada typically receives one-third of the total funds raised through this effort, which is then sent directly to our account at CFGB.

In 2025, 72 acres were planted. All acres were sponsored, and the harvest sold, which resulted in approximately $32,507.62 CAD designated for NCM Canada to program and/or support Food Security projects through Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

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Christ-Mish (Indigenous Ministries)

The Christ-Mish Project began in 2022 through a partnership between Altona Road Community Church and True North Aboriginal Partnership, providing Christmas backpacks to children and youth in Mishkeegogamang First Nation, a remote Indigenous community in northern Ontario.

What started with 30 backpacks has grown significantly—reaching 100 children in 2023 and 220 in 2025—thanks to the collaboration of NCM Canada and multiple Nazarene churches across Ontario.

Beyond meeting practical needs, this initiative is building meaningful relationships with the community. In 2024, local Indigenous leaders began inviting Christian leaders to visit, pray, and support gatherings on the reserve—marking a significant step of trust and openness.

The Christ-Mish Project continues to create opportunities for deeper connection through youth programs, community outreach, and the ongoing support of children and families.

Ottawa Haitian (Refugee Response)

Ongoing gang violence, political instability and insecurity in Haiti forced many individuals and families to seek safety elsewhere. As Haitian newcomers arrived in Canada, many faced the challenges of rebuilding their lives while navigating housing, employment, transportation and other essential needs.

Église Évangélique du Nazaréen d’Ottawa responded by walking alongside Haitian refugees and newcomers in their community. The church provided practical support including food, clothing, housing and transportation assistance, while also helping newcomers prepare résumés, search for employment and develop interview skills.

The church also hosted a Newcomer Open Door Event, bringing together settlement agencies, employment services, language programs and community support organizations. The event connected newcomers directly with longer-term resources and services, helping families build greater stability, strengthen community connections and reduce isolation.

CANADIAN FOCUSES

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

In partnership with local churches across Canada, we support refugee resettlement ministries that walk alongside newcomer families as they begin life in new communities. These initiatives respond to both immediate needs and long-term integration, offering practical care and ongoing support.

All projects are led by local churches or districts with clear ministry objectives, ensuring each response is rooted in relationship, compassion, and holistic Christ-centered care.

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Through trusted global partnerships, we support initiatives that care for children and adults who are survivors of human trafficking. These programs provide safe environments where survivors can begin a journey of healing, restoration, and renewed hope.

Support may include safe shelter, medical and psychological care, trauma-informed counselling, and spiritual care, as well as pathways toward long-term stability through family reunification or other supportive living arrangements. Each initiative is shaped by local context and focused on the wellbeing of every individual.

INDIGENOUS MINISTRIES

Working alongside local churches engaged in ministry to Indigenous communities across Canada, we support initiatives that respond to both immediate and long-term needs as identified by the communities themselves.

All projects are led by local churches or districts with clear ministry objectives, ensuring they are grounded in relationship, accountability, and a commitment to holistic care and community-led transformation.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Across Canada, we work through local church partnerships to respond quickly in times of crisis. When emergencies arise, we come alongside church leaders to support immediate relief efforts and provide practical assistance to those affected.

Together, we strengthen the church’s ability to care for their communities with compassion and readiness, offering timely support that reflects Christ’s love in moments of urgent need.