If at any me you would like to change the amount of mail you receive from us, please contact the Development Team at 905‐528‐7625 x239, and we would be happy to comply with your request. If a program is fully sponsored, we reserve the right to

redirect any dona on to where there is the greatest need. In addi on, Living Rock Ministries assures its donors that personal informa on is not used for commercial purposes. We do not rent, sell, trade or share our donor

informa on. Personal informa on is kept confiden al and is used only to mail you informa on about our services.

MEMORIALS RECEIVED FROM:

Anonymous

Dave & Donna Siddall

Diane Fle

Harmen & Gerda VanderMeulen

Hilary Walker

John & Margaret Jamieson

Julie Garwood

Keith & Suzanne Campbell

Ken & Eva Kupisz

Lloyd & Gloria Oakes

Rex & Leah Wamsteeker

Sharon Anger

Living Rock Staff

Sylvia Horvath

The Creek Community Church

IN MEMORY OF: Dalton Stahl

Don Rawson Stewart Macalister

Gordon

Rev. John Zan ngh

Peter Brown

John A. Debrone

Anthony Smith Loved Son of Claude e & Earl Smith Siblings: Leon & Jennifer

Drew Campbell

Eve Brown

Richard Oakes

Ryan Brouwer

Glenn & Beau Anger

Kathryn Stachyra

Bob Horvath

Eleanor Platz

UPCOMING EVENTS LIVING ROCK COMMUNITY LUNCH

Thursday May 25, 2017 • NOON Celebra ng the Oasis Coffee House & Food Service Program

LIVING ROCK’S 21ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday June 1, 2017 • Beverly Golf & Country Club

To par cipate or sponsor call Neil & Linda Vanderkruk 905‐628‐5872

COMMUNITY LUNCH / TRI‐ROCK GRADUATION Thursday June 29, 2017 • NOON

Celebra ng the Life Skill & Employment Training Programs

30 Wilson St. Hamilton ON

L8R 1C5 Phone: 905-528-7625

Fax: 905-526-8723 CHARITABLE#: 88345 8812 RR0001

Check out Living Rock’s website: livingrock.ca

RECEIVED FROM: Annelis Thorsen

Evelyn McAninch Howard & Denys MacDonald

Kingsview Financial Bosveld Family

Mark & Maxine Orr Toby Yull

IN HONOUR OF: Clea K. Andrew Dawn Caillet Clients of Kingsview Financial Kevin Vos' work at Living Rock Youth Mark & Chris Yull

HONORARIUMS

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DONOR

REMEMBERING KATHRYN

When I first joined the team at Living Rock, I was touring the different programs and being introduced to a variety of staff. Nervous and new, I found everybody so hospitable and welcoming, but one face shone brighter than the rest. Kathryn Stachyra’s. After our first conversation we just naturally hugged and were immediate friends. I was fortunate enough to spend time with Kathryn outside of work, and witnessed first‐hand the effect her shining personality had on the youth at the Rock. Exuding passion and creativity in everything she did, Kathryn moved on from the Rock to continue her selfless work with Hamilton PAWS. Although her time here was short, not a single day was wasted and she has made an impact on everybody she met. “Kathryn was a dynamic Social Worker. I’ve never met anybody who could match the excitement of the most

energetic youth, as Kathryn did.” ‐Karen Craig, Program Director, Living Rock

Your light and love will be missed but never forgotten, Kathryn. ‐ Veronica, Living Rock

JANUARY 4, 1980 - FEBRUARY 11, 2017

The Rock Review

SPRING 2017

Serving youth since 1985

“I was 15 and was on my own. I was working and going to school and could not afford to play hockey. I had heard about Rock hockey through a friend. I cycled from Clappisons

Corners in Flamborough to come to the Rock. I value the Food Bank and the Evening Program, as well as being able to have dinner before hockey.”

ACCESS TO ENERGY

14 HOURS OF ENERGY WEEKLY ARE USED TO FACILITATE OPEN ACCESS PROGRAMS

INCLUDING HOT MEALS, GAMES, SPORTS, FOOD BANK, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, SAFTEY

AND A PLACE OF BELONGING.

ROCK IN ACTION

“It was hockey that got me here and kept me here.”

It is the dedicated volunteer team that makes Rock‐In‐Ac on possible, so youth like Nick can enjoy hockey. During the spring and summer months, volunteer numbers decrease, so if you have extra me and are looking to make a meaningful difference in a youth's life, please consider volunteering with one of Living Rock's programs. Call 905‐528‐7625 x249

The ONLY youth‐focused food bank (Underground Rock Shop) in Hamilton, is open for 16 hours a week. Youth can obtain clothing for work or school, hygiene products and food with dignity.

One‐on‐one supports and detailed intakes are all a part of the experience.

HEALTHY ENERGY

453 FOOD BANK

CHILD VISITS

56,365 POUNDS OF FOOD

HANDED OUT

4,120 FOOD BANK

VISITS

841 IDIVIDUAL YOUTH

USED THE FOOD BANK

FOLLOW

GREETINGS FROM

ALAN CRAIG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is exci ng and encouraging to share the story of the Rock. Doors have opened to speak and lead worship at a variety of groups and churches. I spoke about Nehemiah at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle. Nehemiah takes interest, asks ques ons and listens to his people. He hears the news about Israel. The “walls have been broken down and the gates have been burned with fire”. Walls and gates are defensive. Through trauma and abuse, youth have experienced “burned walls” and may lack boundaries in their lives. They are vulnerable and at risk of opening their “gates” and lies to nega ve influences, like drugs and violence. Living Rock is open daily at lunch hour for Gatherings and spiritual support. We need volunteers who may be willing support these teams. There are also Saturday weekend volunteer roles.

Nice weather is coming and the Harvest Food Truck will soon be on the road. Thanks to the Future Fund with the City of Hamilton some basic costs will be covered for the truck. We will need volunteer cooks and helpers for the Food Services and Hospitality Program. There was some new sponsorship through Edith Turner Founda on with Hamilton Community Founda on to enhance the work in the Food Services Program. Youth love learning from Daniel, the Cook. Today, a new “coconut curry soup” was being made for the Gathering.

Speaking of soup, we are grateful for generous community care and support at Soupfest 15. We are thankful to the local restaurants that stepped up and gave us a taste of their delicious, complex and wonderful soups, to make Soupfest an awesome celebra on. There were lots of posi ve comments about the entertainment and Toonie and Westjet Raffle. Thank you for joining this important event.

We look forward to the 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. Thank you to the dedicated commi ee who organizes this amazing event.

If you have an idea to raise funds, call us for a “Third Party Fundraising” booklet. There s ll are cri cal needs to be covered before the summer. Please keep youth, staff, volunteers and students in prayer as we maintain a safe and effec ve centre for youth. Consider how you may be able to help or support. Blessings this Easter. We are grateful for God’s faithfulness, and celebrate new beginnings and life in Christ. Thanks again for keeping updated and for your support and care.

Alan Craig Execu ve Director

Living Rock Ministries

CHANGE Change, it’s never easy. Leaving your comfort zone to a place that seems

too foreign to you.

An act of being different.

Why are we afraid to be different?

Nowadays culture has increased, marriages never seem to last, love seems to

fail somehow, being commi ed is like pulling your own teeth.

Somehow, somewhere there is a compe on, to be be er than one

another that results in young children dying, mothers crying.

Knowledge seems to be less of a characteris c and social media became

a lifestyle.

What am I looking for?

I’m lost in my own beliefs, wan ng to change and expec ng a change but I’m not

being the change.

“If you’re not a part of the solu on, you’re part of the problem.”

Being a Chris an can be overwhelming because of the world’s desires but

overcoming the world’s desire is the defini on of power.

If I expect a change, I need to make a change, it only took one to lead a na on, it

only took a na on to give one power.

What do you believe in?

What do stand for?

“If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for everything”.

Don’t just stand out, but stand up.

We need to change and make this change us, change our perspec ve of life.

Let’s be different, change the way we see things and fix what’s missing.

Shaeleesa Bogle Spoken Word TRI‐Rock Gradua on March 29 2017

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Although prayer me is offered during 12 scheduled hours throughout the week, Living

Rock is open to taking wri en or verbal prayer requests and one‐on‐one sessions at any me.

HELP BE A LIGHT AT LIVING ROCK Our lights are burning 4,368 hours a year.

The heat and air condi oning keep our program spaces comfortable. This hidden cost of $2,800 a month is not currently covered through funding. We depend on your generosity to con nue our work. Anything you can do to help Living Rock Youth Centre is greatly appreciated. Our organiza on relies on the generous dona ons made by the community. Every penny counts! Your dona on will make a huge difference to the youth and children who are supported through Living Rock’s programs and services. We encourage you to set up a tour or join a community lunch and visit us at the Rock to see how your dona on is being used and meet the people your dona on is helping.

“It’s easy to sponsor the youth directly. Join me in sponsoring the power behind the smiles, the costs you can’t see.” ‐Rock Donor

Throughout the day the youth are u lizing their newly developed janitorial and cooking skills. They will also par cipate in workshops

on health & safety, budge ng, substance use awareness and resume wri ng.

You could feel the excitement in the air of the Gathering Room as 5 TRI‐Rock participants graduated the first phase of Living Rock’s employment readiness program. After spending 8 weeks of preparing food, cleaning, workshopping budgets and health

and safety, these youth are now prepared to spend the next 8 weeks in their community placements.

Full of pride and confidence, more youth returned to the Rock to celebrate the completion of the TRI‐Rock Program. 3 of these youth even maintained full time employment at their placements after their subsidy has expired.

While holding her certificate in one arm, and her baby in the other, one graduate stated:

"After the last 8 weeks I have learned a lot about myself. Being in TRI‐Rock helped me see and do things I never thought I would".

TRI-ROCK GRADUATION

ENERGIZING TRI-ROCK

“There should be a Living Rock food bank in every city.”

-Living Rock Youth

“The tour we received yesterday was not only informative, but

inspirational as well. The work you do for the youth in our community

is nothing short of astounding. We are grateful to have had the

WORD FROM THE STREET

DID YOU KNOW? THIS SCHOOL TERM, THERE WERE 10 UNIVERSITY AND

COLLEGE STUDENTS FORMALLY TRAINED AT LIVING ROCK

opportunity to see such passion expressed in the work you do and to learn so much. We as

group want to thank you for taking the time to educating us on all the amazing programs you offers and the history of your organization. “

-Kim Ritchie, Social Service Worker Student

“BLESSINGS THIS EASTER. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S

FAITHFULNESS, AND CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS

AND LIFE IN CHRIST.” -ALAN CRAIG

DIAMOND SPONSOR        

PLATINUM SPONSOR      

GOLD SPONSOR  

     

SILVER SPONSOR    

BRONZE SPONSOR

 

BEST DISPLAY 2nd Runner Up ‐ MUSTANG’S BIG OL’ GRILL 1st Runner Up ‐ SENSATIONAL SAMOSA WINNER ‐ FISHER’S PEIR 4 ‐ THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH TRIMMINGS MOST CREATIVE SOUP 2nd Runner Up ‐ THE BURNT TONGUE ‐ CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA 1st Runner Up ‐ WEST PLAINS BISTRO ‐ Zucchini, Bacon & S lton Cheese Soup WINNER ‐ FISHER’S PEIR 4 ‐ THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH TRIMMINGS BEST HEART SMART SOUP 2nd Runner Up ‐ The Harbour Diner ‐ Carrot Coconut Soup 1st Runner Up ‐ Green Machine ‐ Gingered Sweet Potato & Bu ernut Squash Soup WINNER ‐ SENSATIONAL SAMOSA ‐ CURRIED LENTIL SOUP WITH ROASTED KALE AND GARLIC

BEST SOUP 2nd Runner Up ‐ CENTURY PINES GOLF CLUB ‐ Carmelized leek & potato 1st Runner Up ‐ THE BURNT TONGUE ‐ CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA WINNER ‐ WEST PLAINS BISTRO ‐ ZUCCHINI, BACON & STILTON CHEESE

FOODIE CHOICE AWARD Technical Men on ‐ Sasso Pizza Market & Bar ‐ Sasso Pizza Pie 2nd Runner Up ‐ The Burnt Tongue ‐ Chicken Tikka Masala 1st Runner Up ‐ West Plains Bistro ‐ Zucchini, Bacon & S lton Cheese Soup WINNER ‐ MY‐THAI RESTAURANT ‐ KAO SOI WITH CHICKEN

SOUPER CHEF CHALLENGE 2nd Runner Up ‐ Butcher & The Vegan 1st Runner Up ‐ The Harbour Diner WINNER ‐ CHEF PETE: THIRSTY CACTUS

SPONSORS

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Hamilton Conven on Centre by Carmen’s was alive with aromas of soup. The bustle of people was joyous as over 4,800

litres of soup was served to raise $50,000 to support cri cal programs at Living Rock.

Over 4,700 people came out to enjoy music, meet celebrity servers and mingle with the community, all while tas ng stomach warming soups.

REST

AURA

NTS

JOHN & ELLIE VOORTMAN FOUNDATIONS

WINNERS

SOUPER CHEF CHALLENGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Kevin is a former Event Coordinator at Living Rock. He has con nued to share his experience and me with Living Rock serving on the Soupfest Volunteer Commi ee. We are so grateful for his support.

CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN CHARLES! KEVIN CHARLES LIVING ROCK SOUPFEST SPIRIT AWARD “FOR EXCELLENCE IN VOLUNTEERISM”

Alex Bielak ● Amanda Kinnaird ● ArcelorMittal Dofasco Team Orange ● Bay Gardens Funeral Home ● Canada BrokerLink ● Chef Jay Gibbons ● Chimo ● City of Hamilton ● Corus Entertainers ● CUMIS ●

FirstOntario Credit Union ● Hamilton Bulldogs ● Hamilton Tiger-Cats ● HMCS STAR Naval Reserve Division ● Hotti Biscotti ● Intrigue Media Hamilton, Amy Spice ● Jane Allison ● Jill Trites ●

Junior League of Hamilton - Burlington ● Justin Harney ● Kalie ● Karen Aquino ● Pigskin Pete ● Shannon Craig Photography ● The Hamilton Fire Fighters ● The Meeting House ● Toonie Raffle Sponsors ● WestJet●

Thank you to all the volunteers, staff and youth support!

*For more informa on see livingrock.ca

CHECK OUT THE REVERSE SIDE TO SEE ALL WINNERS!

Doug Tulloch Brian C. Dexter and the Living Rock Youth Band Robin Benedict Peter Banting Escapade

Shari & Jonny Darin Martin Band Al Craig & Soul Revolution

CHEF PETE THIRSTY CACTUS

CHEF DARRYL THE HARBOUR DINER

CHEF JAMES BUTCHER & VEGAN

Two years ago Living Rock added an additional award category titled the Foodie Choice Award. Many of the restaurants have mentioned through the years that it would be amazing to have their culinary skills judged by members from their own sector.

This year Soupfest brought excitement by creating the Souper Chef Challenge, hosted by Jane Allison!