Last week, the Baha’is of Aurora were thrilled to have been invited to contribute to Diaperama, an incredible donation event hosted by Rose of Sharon. Rose of Sharon is a remarkable not-for-profit organization located in Newmarket, that provides essential support and educational services to prenatal and parenting young women across York Region.

The Baha’i Community recognizes the vital importance of supporting our fellow community members in need, especially during these challenging times. By contributing to Diaperama, we were able to help make a difference in the lives of young mothers and their children who are in need of critical resources.

We were delighted to be a part of such a worthy cause and to contribute to an organization that provides such essential support to the community. We look forward to continuing to support Rose of Sharon and other organizations that work tirelessly to make a positive impact in the world around us.

“It’s cold out there. And together we are going to do something about it.”

Last Friday evening, together with tens of thousands of Canadians across the country, members of the Aurora Baha’i Community walked for an hour and raised funds to support and serve people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in our community.

You can find out more about other Coldest Night of the Year success stories here.

On Sunday, October 16th, a number of volunteers here in Aurora gathered at the Wellington West Public School grounds to participate in litter clean-up organized by the Aurora Baha’i Community.

Join us in our future initiatives! A cleaner earth is everyone’s responsibility.

For a Baha’i Perspective on the current environmental crisis, read this insightful article by the Office of Public Affairs of the Baha’i Community of Canada.

The Food Drive facilitated by the Baha’i Community of Aurora was a great success!

The Community dropped off the items pictured below at the Aurora Food Pantry right before Thanksgiving to help out those in need.

“Oh, friends of God! If ye will trust in the Word of God and be strong; if ye will follow the precepts of Bahá’u’lláh to tend the sick, raise the fallen, care for the poor and needy, give shelter to the destitute, protect the oppressed, comfort the sorrowful and love the world of humanity with all your hearts, then I say unto you that erelong this meeting-place will see a wonderful harvest.”

(Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks)

At the beginning of autumn, the Social Action Committee (SAC) asked its community members to help end hunger in Aurora by donating fresh produce, vegetables, and perishable foods to be delivered to the local food bank. SAC members organized the collection of the over a dozen bags contributed by many donors (pictured below). The generosity of the community goes a long way in helping families facing difficulties during the pandemic.

To volunteer in future projects, please reach out to socialaction25@gmail.com.