St Francis

2023 - Jobs, Opportunities, Enterprise

The Parish heard about the work of JOEs when they became partners with the Helper Bees, preparing meals for distribution to the downtown community.

See more at www.jobsopportunitiesenterprise.org

2022 - Yasi Zorlutuna, and Community FEWD

Chef Yasi began working out of the Church of the Apostles kitchen in 2022. Her work embodies the spirit of St. Francis' care for the environment by rescuing food from becoming waste, and his care for the poor by transforming rescued food into gourmet meals that are distributed at various sites throughout the city.

See more at guelphneighbourhoods.org/fewd-food-equity-with-dignity/

2021 - Your Downtown Guelph Friends

Kate Nixon, and her team, embodies the spirit of St. Francis in their care for, and solidarity with, the poor. They are "Youth and friends coming together to prevent and alleviate suffering by mobilizing with the power of community and friendship in the core of Guelph!"

See more at www.instagram.com/yourdowntownguelphfriends/

2020 - Wendy Woodhouse 

The 2020 Award was awarded postumously to Wendy Woodhouse, in recognition of her leadership in building up and serving the needs of this community, and her service to the sacramental life of this Parish.  A donation was made in her name to the Chalmers Community Services Centre.