In recognition of the unmet needs for play in the lives of many children around the world, the Emmanuel Foundation initially was formed in 2002 to find, recycle and put to good use decommissioned playgrounds that have been slated for demolition. These playgrounds are salvaged, refurbished and re-installed in developing nations where children had little or no access to the benefits of developmental play. In a number of cases the playgrounds served as a bridge into the communities, schools and orphanages where the needs for further partnerships in development were observed; especially where it could affect the well being and future of children.

As our involvement in these communities grew the Emmanuel Foundation began to take on such projects as safe water for widows and orphans, reconstruction of an orphanage destroyed in the Haiti earthquake and the collecting and shipping of goods that aid in sustainable development. This includes such resources as medical equipment and educational supplies that support clinics and schools.

We believe that we have abundant opportunities living in a developed country like Canada, and with this privilege there comes responsibility and joy in sharing our resources to help others out.

In recognition of the unmet needs for play in the lives of many children around the world, the Emmanuel Foundation initially was formed in 2002 to find, recycle and put to good use decommissioned playgrounds that have been slated for demolition. These playgrounds are salvaged, refurbished and re-installed in developing nations where children had little or no access to the benefits of developmental play. In a number of cases the playgrounds served as a bridge into the communities, schools and orphanages where the needs for further partnerships in development were observed; especially where it could affect the well being and future of children.

As our involvement in these communities grew the Emmanuel Foundation began to take on such projects as safe water for widows and orphans, reconstruction of an orphanage destroyed in the Haiti earthquake and the collecting and shipping of goods that aid in sustainable development. This includes such resources as medical equipment and educational supplies that support clinics and schools.

We believe that we have abundant opportunities living in a developed country like Canada, and with this privilege there comes responsibility and joy in sharing our resources to help others out.

Sustainable Development:
Our goal is to support projects that will help bring improvement and transformation that would be sustainable and have long lasting benefit to a community.

Community Initiative:
We seek for initiatives to come from nationals and community leaders in order that there is increased ownership and community participation in each project.

Value of a Child:
The welfare of children remains a primary motivation for our services. We believe that the life and potential of a child born in one place is just as valuable as that in another, no matter what the financial circumstances might be.

Green Stewardship:
The realities of the needs that exist in much of the world and the amount of waste our society generates need to be reconciled. We seek to harness the surplus from our society to share from our abundance to serve our fellowman.

 

Sustainable Development:
Our goal is to support projects that will help bring improvement and transformation that would be sustainable and have long lasting benefit to a community.

Community Initiative:
We seek for initiatives to come from nationals and community leaders in order that there is increased ownership and community participation in each project.

Value of a Child:
The welfare of children remains a primary motivation for our services. We believe that the life and potential of a child born in one place is just as valuable as that in another, no matter what the financial circumstances might be.

Green Stewardship:
The realities of the needs that exist in much of the world and the amount of waste our society generates need to be reconciled. We seek to harness the surplus from our society to share from our abundance to serve our fellowman.

 

As Christ Followers, we desire to demonstrate God’s love by sharing our resources to create hope for a better tomorrow for individuals, families and communities of developing countries in the areas of their physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

As Christ Followers, we desire to demonstrate God’s love by sharing our resources to create hope for a better tomorrow for individuals, families and communities of developing countries in the areas of their physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

The Emmanuel Foundation was historically established as a society that was shaped and motivated by being ‘Christ followers’. What does that means to us?

It means that for us, faith in God specifically finds meaning through the life and person of Jesus Christ. God has revealed His [and our] nature and design through Jesus and informs us through His life much of our mission and purpose. This effects and shapes our values as a foundation in a number of ways.

1. Demonstrated Love: Through Jesus, God reveals that He cares about us to the extent that He got involved in our lives to help. Thus, we use the term ‘Emmanuel’, which means ‘God with us’. This tangible expression of love takes us beyond a nebulous ‘we care about the children of the world’ to actually getting involved and demonstrating it in a concrete manner.
2. Generosity: A core value of the life Jesus taught and demonstrated was that life was lived most fully when it gave freely. We, and our children, have received much so out of gratefulness we want to be generous to others as well.
3. Serving: The posture of our society is informed by the posture of Jesus as a servant, “I did not come to be served but to serve…” This shapes our attitude as we go into communities, not to serve ourselves and our agendas, but to serve others.
4. Relationships: People are of highest value. As we bring the benefits of developmental play to children in need, we remember that more important than our projects and plans, we exist to help people. Our relationships with each other and the communities we serve are influenced by the teaching and actions of Jesus in the way we treat others.

The Emmanuel Foundation was historically established as a society that was shaped and motivated by being ‘Christ followers’. What does that means to us?

It means that for us, faith in God specifically finds meaning through the life and person of Jesus Christ. God has revealed His [and our] nature and design through Jesus and informs us through His life much of our mission and purpose. This effects and shapes our values as a foundation in a number of ways.

1. Demonstrated Love: Through Jesus, God reveals that He cares about us to the extent that He got involved in our lives to help. Thus, we use the term ‘Emmanuel’, which means ‘God with us’. This tangible expression of love takes us beyond a nebulous ‘we care about the children of the world’ to actually getting involved and demonstrating it in a concrete manner.
2. Generosity: A core value of the life Jesus taught and demonstrated was that life was lived most fully when it gave freely. We, and our children, have received much so out of gratefulness we want to be generous to others as well.
3. Serving: The posture of our society is informed by the posture of Jesus as a servant, “I did not come to be served but to serve…” This shapes our attitude as we go into communities, not to serve ourselves and our agendas, but to serve others.
4. Relationships: People are of highest value. As we bring the benefits of developmental play to children in need, we remember that more important than our projects and plans, we exist to help people. Our relationships with each other and the communities we serve are influenced by the teaching and actions of Jesus in the way we treat others.