Southern Ontario
Support Seafarers this Giving Tuesday
Help us anchor hope for seafarers this Giving Tuesday - your gift matters
This Giving Tuesday, December 3, help us support the 1.89 million seafarers worldwide who face dangerous and isolating conditions as they keep the global economy running. The Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario serves as a vital lifeline to seafarers arriving at our ports in Hamilton, Toronto, Oshawa, and Port Colborne, providing essential services and support to these often unseen, hardworking men and women.
Why Your Donation Matters
Seafarers spend months at sea, away from their families, often facing physical and mental health challenges, isolation, and financial stress. Despite their critical role in ensuring the goods we rely on every day make it to shore, they are frequently under-recognized and unsupported.
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Your donation helps to provide:
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Emergency Assistance: Supporting seafarers during crises, from medical emergencies to financial hardships.
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Mental and Physical Health: Offering access to healthcare and mental health support, addressing the pressures of long voyages and isolation.
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Connection to Home: Facilitating communication with loved ones, ensuring seafarers stay connected despite being miles away.
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A Welcoming Space: Providing a safe, friendly place for seafarers to rest, recharge, and find community during their brief time ashore.
How We Support Seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario is part of a global network of over 200 Missions, serving seafarers in more than 50 countries. Our team of dedicated volunteers and chaplains offers guidance, companionship, and practical assistance to seafarers in need, often in moments of crisis. From basic needs like toiletries and phone cards to emotional support and crisis intervention, your donation ensures we can continue this vital work.
Join Us – Become Part of the Mission
This Giving Tuesday, your support ensures that seafarers get the care and recognition they deserve. Whether through a one-time donation or by joining our volunteer team, you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who work tirelessly to keep our world connected.
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Every contribution, large or small, helps us offer a lifeline to those who need it most. Thank you for standing with us and supporting these vital workers.
Donate Now – Help Us Keep Seafarers Connected, Supported, and Safe
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity celebrated each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encourages people to give back to causes that matter to them. Millions of people participate each year, donating their time, money, and voices to support various causes. Giving Tuesday highlights the power of collective generosity and reminds people everywhere that small acts of kindness, when shared widely, can create lasting change.
To donate by mail - please send cheque to:
Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario
P.O. Box 18223 RPO Steeple Hill
Pickering, ON L1V 0B8
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