My Story…
Imagine wondering where your next meal will come from - and whether anyone cares. For too many of our neighbours in Hamilton, that uncertainty is part of daily life.
As co-founder of De Mazenod Door Outreach, this mission is close to my heart. I believe everyone deserves food, dignity, and a place where they feel welcome. The people who come to our De Mazenod Door are our neighbours, each with a name, a story, and hopes for tomorrow.
At the De Mazenod Door, we provide breakfast and lunch every day of the year. Your generosity helps make that daily welcome possible. A nourishing meal, a familiar face, and someone willing to listen can bring comfort when life feels overwhelming.
That’s why I’m taking part in the Santa Run, and why I’m asking you to join me through your support.
Your donation helps put food on someone’s plate and compassion into action. It helps us welcome people who are hungry, struggling, or feeling alone, with a simple message: You matter. You belong. You are not forgotten.
Please consider sponsoring my run with a gift that feels right for you. If you can, share this page and invite someone else to help.
THANK YOU for caring for our neighbours and for helping keep our De Mazenod Door open. Together, we can make someone’s next day a little less uncertain - and a little more hopeful.
Description
In the heart of Hamilton, many individuals are facing significant challenges, including poverty, addiction, illness, and homelessness. For those experiencing difficult circumstances, finding support and a sense of belonging can be challenging. Too often, they encounter closed doors when they need help the most.
At De Mazenod Door Outreach, our door is open.
We welcome everyone with compassion, dignity, and respect, providing a warm meal and a place of connection to those who need it. Twice a day, 365 days a year, we serve meals to individuals experiencing hunger and hardship in our community. On average, we serve 500 meals per day.
To date, De Mazenod Door has served more than 1.3 million meals to Hamilton's most vulnerable and marginalized community members. Each year, the need for our services continues to grow, with more Hamiltonians relying on our meal program for support.
We are committed to ensuring that no one who comes to our door is turned away. But we cannot do this alone.
This holiday season, your generosity can make a meaningful difference. A donation to De Mazenod Door helps provide a warm meal, offer comfort, and remind someone in our community that they are not alone.
Give the gift of a warm meal this holiday season. Help us keep our doors open to those who need us most.
Make a donation to De Mazenod Door today.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 05 | Anonymous | CA$537.69 |
| Nov 05 | Samantha | CA$25.00 |
| Nov 05 | Lisa Cheeseman | CA$54.63 |
| Nov 05 | Elaine Harvey & Roger Connelly | CA$54.63 |
| Nov 05 | Ian Ford | CA$54.63 |
| Nov 05 | Patti Leonard | CA$108.31 |
| Nov 05 | Filomena Tassi | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 05 | Jacquie Penney | CA$43.90 |
| Nov 05 | Barbara McGrath | CA$50.00 |
| Nov 05 | Enza Mancinelli | CA$537.69 |
