Mannahelp: 2024 Year in Review
Embracing the New Year with the same unwavering commitment to helping and changing lives!
Nourishing Families in Durham Region, Ontario Canada
In 2024, Mannahelp continued its mission of providing essential support to hundreds of families in need across Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and beyond.
Thanks to the generosity of our partners, donors, and volunteers, we were able to make a significant impact in our community by providing food, clothing, hygiene items and other essentials to those in need right here in Durham region, Ontario.
Highlights of 2024
- Food Distribution:Over 1,500 individuals served through our food programs.
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- Partnered with Foresters Financial, Global Medic and local grocery stores to provide fresh produce, pantry staples, clothing and hygiene products.
- Toy Distribution:
- Over 100 children received holiday gifts through our annual Toy Distribution Day in December 2024.
- Thanks to support from Toys “R” Us Canada, Vaultra storage, Orzala Quddusi, Lisa Patel and Julia Seaton, Costco Oshawa and local community members, every child left with a smile.
- Seasonal Programs:
- Organized a SkyZone fundraiser and a Back-to-School backpack drive that benefited over 140 students. Thanks to Durham Orthodontics and everyone who came out to support.
- Provided bedding and coffee to the homeless in February 2024.
- Community Engagement:
- Collaborated with the Durham Corporate Centre, Starbucks, Lizs Nofrills Whitby, Giant Tiger Whitby, Giant Tiger Oshawa and individuals including Prasha Aimee, Grace, Lydia to collect donations for our food program.
Expanding Our Reach
In 2024, Mannahelp witnessed a significant increase in the number of individuals we serve. Among those in need, we identified a growing concern: children attending school hungry.
In response, we extended our efforts to support the children and their families.
By collaborating with school principals, we are now providing food and essentials, ensuring that no child faces the barriers of hunger while pursuing their education.
The task ahead of us is mighty, and we cannot do this alone. To truly make an impact, we need the support of individuals, the community, and organizations.
Together, we can continue to make a difference and bring hope to those who need it most.
Thank You to Our Supporters
This year would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners, including:
- Foresters Financial, Global Medic, Costco and Durham Orthodontics
- Local Businesses: Starbucks, Giant Tiger stores – Whitby and Oshawa, Cobbs Bread Folkstone, whitby, LizsNoFrills Whitby, Landmark Cinemas and Cineplex
- Individuals: Grace, Prasha Aimee, Lydia
- Volunteers: Our amazing team who dedicated countless hours to our programs.
Girl Child Education Program
Although our Girl-Child Education Program has been running since 2021, we introduced digital literacy to students in Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria, in January 2023—making this milestone initiative one year old this month!
There are currently 59 children in the digital literacy program. The children have learnt so much within a space of one year!
Challenges
Majority of people in Makoko live on less than a dollar a day. So even sending their kids to school is a stretch for the parents.
Our goal is to be able to encourage as many students as possbile to go to school and succeed – most especially the girls which is why we’re supporting them and their families with essentials including: school uniform, food, stationeries, and shoes. but we can only do this with your help.
With over 6million girls out of school in Nigeria, Mannahelp is on a mission to make education guaranteed and to increase the girl child enrolment in school.
Girls especially are denied access to basic rights. Sponsor a child to support their right to go to school, to be healthy and to enjoy equal opportunities. Empower children to achieve their full potential.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we step into 2025, we remain committed to improving lives . With exciting initiatives, and expanded food drives, we aim to help even more individuals and families in need right here in Canada and in Nigeria.
Together, we can continue to make a difference!
Warm regards,
The Mannahelp Team
