Building Community Through Partnership: TDChristian and Act Five
William Groot, Principal of Toronto District Christian High School, reflects on the meaningful partnership between TDChristian and Act Five. He shares insights about Act Five’s “Serve and Observe” trips and […]
Countdown to El Salvador: Student Preparations
By Arissa VandeBurgt, Program Intern The new year is coming up quickly, and with the new year comes our now annual trip to El Salvador! This trip offers the students […]
Student Reflections: Indigenous Learning, Fall 2024
“Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all […]
The Story of the South Coast Beach Project – Willemina Zwart
In Port Dover, ON, is the South Coast Beach Project. The SoCo Beach Project is a 4 month spring/summer discipleship and community living experience for young adults ages 18-29. We […]
The Story of Micah House – Stephanie Schreuders
A few blocks west of the Act Five home is Micah House, a home for Refugee Claimants. We’ve become great friends, and we’d love for you to meet them and […]
From the Water and the Dirt: Learning About our Place
Why is this the way it is? Can we change that? Who made that? Can we cook that? Can I do that? What is it called?
These are all questions that echo around dinner tables, living rooms, hiking trails, sidewalks, and kitchen sinks at Act Five these days, amongst students and residents. They are begging to lean in, to know more, to be more connected with what is around us.
Alum Story – Emma Loveday
Hear from Emma (year 5) as she shares about her experience with L’Arche through her time at Act Five.
The Story of L’Arche Hamilton – Dave and Cynthia
Directly within the neighbourhood the Act Five home is in, you can find all five of the L’Arche Hamilton homes. As neighbours, we’ve committed to regular meals together and have […]
Traipsing Through Temagami: 2024 Canoe Trip Reflections
To share some of these reflections, three of our students were asked to share about their trip. Megan, Miranda and Daniel’s thoughts are just a glimpse of what the Temagami wilderness held for them.
The Story of Coldwater Canada – Matt Gray
During our gap year, students participate in three different trips to the wilderness with Coldwater Canada. They are deeply interwoven with us, and we’d love for you to get to […]