Front LIne Outreach

It's all about relationships.

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Our Mission

To serve, and help others serve, the disadvantaged
with dignity, justice, mercy and humility.

Values:
We value everyone and commit to serving them with dignity and equality. We determine our values according to the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the author of Life and Love, who calls us to serve unconditionally, generously, and justly.

Think About:
 Choices are determined in the heart & mind more than through circumstances. Choices are determined by opportunities. Opportunities are determined by relationships within community
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"It’s all about relationships"

The Practical Solution:
Many times the question is asked, ‘We’d like to help, but don’t know where, how, when or what to do’. Front Line Outreach can help you bridge these gaps by connecting you to a large network of resources and identifying opportunities that will help you serve the poor and develop long lasting sustainable relationships.

The Vision and Hope:
Our vision is that every person who lives in poverty will be shown the love and mercy of God by the local church and all benefactors who provide housing, food, programs and opportunities that are gateways out of poverty. Our hope is that residents of every low income, subsidized housing community will be adopted by a caring and generous church, that results in breaking the cycle of poverty that affects the lives of so many children.

The Strategy:
We conduct several different community events all with a different focus but ultimately the same purpose — to serve others. As you read on and view the photo galleries, you will find out more about some the following areas of service:

  • Camp Dakota
  • Community BBQ’s & Dinners
  • Winter Outerwear Distributions
  • Christmas Toy Distribution
  • Annual Ribfest Fundraiser
  • Food For Life
  • Father's House



CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ron Shantz: info@frontlineoutreach.ca
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DONATION OPTIONS
Charitable Organization #827492901RR0001


Front Line Outreach in the News

100 Guys Who Care

100 Guys Who Care Oakville, a group of guys that raise $10,000+ for a Halton based charity in under an hour, held their quarterly meeting on December 6. Sponsored by TD Bank Group, the guys enjoyed a … [Read More...]

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"A young child has a far better chance of succeeding if they have at least one
safe significant adult in their life.”  Dr. Rick Tobias - CEO - Yonge Street Mission

Camp Dakota


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Camp Dakota captivates kids from a very young age with stories, sports, games, crafts and music, all for the purpose of helping them understand they have great value as a person which is the foundation to having great self esteem.

Kids learn many life lessons based on the stories and parables of Jesus and other significant world leaders who walked the talk. Values such as watching out for the underdog, not being judgmental, good decision making, media awareness and cyber bullying, mercy and forgiveness, and peacemaking.

Summer Day Camp runs onsite, at six subsidized housing communities and enables every child and youth to have a camp experience at no cost to the family.

The Leader In Training and Youth program continues after the summer, all year in partnership with Kings Community Church. Youth 13 to 16 can continue as a group volunteering, playing sports and applying what they learn on the playground, sports field or at school.

To sponsor a camper or Leader in Training for $150 CLICK HERE.

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Staff & Leaders in Training serving many children.

There is an ongoing monthly program where the camp activities continue for the campers who registered during the summer.

We hope to raise $40,000 for the Camp Dakota this summer. This will enable us to run a full eight weeks and serve hundreds of kids.

Camp Dakota Summer 2016 Video Review

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Summer lunch program delivers healthy meals to at-risk children in Oakville - Oakville Beaver -July 18

"The underlying purpose of the camp is to build self-esteem for the campers, LITs (leaders in training) and staff," he said, noting in eight weeks, the camp touches the lives of more than 300 children aged five to 12 years." Ron Shantz Read More

Front Line Outreach's RibFest for Camp Dakota

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Organizers Ron & Joyce Shantz

Front Line Outreach’s annual fundraising Ribfest was held at Piper's Heath Golf Course on June 20th. Guests enjoyed delicious ribs and chicken, along with all the trimmings, using fresh local produce. Raffles and a silent auction only added to the fun evening. All funds raised at the event will be going to support Camp Dakota, which provides onsite Day Camp, at no cost, to children who reside in low income housing communities in Oakville. Read More

‘Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old they will not turn from it‘     Proverbs 22:6

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All ages can be involved in our community events.
No previous experience is required - just a cheerful heart.

Where Can You be Involved?

Camp Dakota
If you want to make a positive impact on a child's life then this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Community BBQ’s & Dinners
Poverty drives people into isolation. Providing BBQ's and dinners bring people out from behind closed doors. When they get to know each other, there is a better chance they will move from loneliness to engagement. This is just another way to build relationships in the community.

Winter Outerwear Distributions
Serving 165 Families in October

Christmas Toy Distribution
300 children received Christmas Gifts in December

Annual Ribfest Fundraiser in June.

Food for Life
Fresh food and canned goods are distributed weekly at a Drop-in located in the Sixth Line Pub.

Father's House
Read more about this in the next section.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ron Shantz: info@frontlineoutreach.ca
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DONATION OPTIONS
Charitable Organization #827492901RR0001


Newsletter Archives

Father’s House Cafe

‘The Father’s House Cafe’ is held every Monday evening from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. This is a time where friends gather for conversation, where music is played and of course something to eat. It is a purposeful time for those who seek pastoral and spiritual care.

It is a coffee house format, where the atmosphere is warm and inviting, refreshments are served, personal stories and experiences are shared, encouragement is given, prayer is available and the unconditional love of God dispensed.

Life Happens

Life Happens provides advocacy and pastoral support and hope to our neighbours who are imprisoned by the affects of of poverty. This means they can get the help they need in a timely and dignified way.

There are many resources that people in distress can gain access to but don’t because they are unaware or overwhelmed. This program helps them connect to the resources through advocacy and referral.

More often than not, what is simply needed is access to a good listener, and we do that really well.

To Read Life Stories - Click Here

“Hi Joyce, This is my life in a nut shell. I have lived in social housing for 12 yrs. now....[read more]

From Janice - “Could you let the folks who sponsored Kristen* and I throughout the years that we're okay this year. I'm working full time as a social worker now....[read more]

From Ron

You can make a difference in the lives people in our community. Read the stories of Lynn and Janice.

Where we are present, along side of others, working together, we make a difference not only in the short term, but for the long term. Simple acts of generosity in a child’s life can be the tipping point for them to choose a healthy path or one that perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

Newsletter Archives

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