Giving to charity has been embedded in our team members since we were children, so we naturally want to help people in need of a helping hand.
Our story
Growing up, I dreamed of being a superhero who would save people affected by poverty and drugs. As a grown-up, I realized that so many people need help; I can't help everyone, and I certainly cannot save people, which makes me sad. But, this did not stop me from being a helping hand. When I was blessed with children, I raised them with the same passion for helping others that my parents had instilled in me. I knew we needed help. So, I approached others to see if they would work with my children and me to help as many people in need of a helping hand as we possibly could. Fortunately, my idea to establish a not-for-profit, IMWELL Inc., was approved, and here we are today, a team of over 25 family and friends who work together to help people who need a helping hand.
My vision is that, as the founder of IMWELL Inc., our team does not follow traditional colonial systems and that we adhere to policies that allow us to govern IMWELL Inc. without interference from political or other hierarchies.
We strive to work with others for the sole sake of spiritual blessings.
The more helping hands helping each other, the more help we can offer!
Through our journey
We learn that many amazing people are helping many people in different ways. Regardless, the sad reality is that too many people still need help. Many live on the streets in extreme weather; some are alone, some have made friends, and they all need food, water, safe shelter, hygiene care, social-emotional support, literacy and numeracy support, and so much more.
The questions raised are why people live on the streets or in unsafe homes in poor conditions with limited resources, limited education, and limited healthcare support.
IMWELL believes the answer is complex, and a cause might be that people and organizations work in silos and resources are not allocated equitably.
What we are doing to help fill gaps and build sustainable communities
Our team has established seven focus programs:
1. IMWELL Global: Advocacy and partnership with not-for-profits to free the vulnerable, especially children, from labour and inhuman conditions
2. IMWELL Helping Hands: access to clean water, washrooms, hygiene care and more
3. IMWELL Equity, Diversity, Anti-racism, and Anti-oppression Education
4. IMWELL Sports and Recreation,
5. IMWELL First-aid Literacy and Numeracy support for people struggling with learning challenges.
6. IMWELL First-aid support for families that lost a spouse or parent(s).
7. IMWELL MSA National
We developed these programs in response to the inequities we see, and we have the passion and experience to help improve them.
We are also partnering with existing organizations and people who care and, like IMWELL, are working towards helping people affected by poverty and other inequities.
Our helping hands have been busy:
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We collaborate with various community groups and not-for-profits by offering our support for a cause we are passionate about.
- We initiate and fund projects in collaboration with other teams to provide access to clean water, washrooms, hygiene items, education, food, clothing, and other essential items to people who need a helping hand.
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We present seminars and facilitate workshops for professionals working with children affected by poverty.
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We present seminars and facilitate workshops for children affected by poverty, focusing on personal development, resilience, and well-being.
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We are presenting our first seminar and workshop to help Muslim students structure and organize an MSA, so youth and educators can engage in activities to promote charitable acts and good conduct in schools and their communities, and to normalize diversity and peace amongst all humanity.
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We host engaging sports and recreation events for children impacted by poverty.
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We tutor people who need support with literacy and numeracy.
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We provide consulting and guidance to people who live with learning challenges and need help with behaviour and social-emotional support at home, school, and in the community.
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We provide consulting and guidance and facilitate workshops to people working with people impacted by learning challenges who need help with behaviour and social-emotional support at home, school, and in the community.
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We provide consulting and guidance and help people find resources to support the educational, financial, social, and community needs of those who have lost a spouse/partner or parent(s).
Future projects
Research and identify key data on resource allocation and inequities to help fill the gaps.
Issue charitable tax receipts to supporters of our causes.
Establish a for-profit sector that will help fund our not-for-profit work.
