Mission
Our mission is to revitalize people and rural communities through equitable housing and social enterprise. As an organization we wish to meet the needs of our neighbours for equitable and affordable housing, food security, social isolation and environmental responsibility
34% of renters in Wilmot township spend more than 30% of their income on housing – Wilmot Housing Needs Analysis
29% of those living in low income in Wilmot are age 0-17 – Wilmot Housing Needs Analysis
1 in 10 people in Canada said they always or often feel lonely – Stats Can Canadian social survey
60% of food insecure households are families working in low wage jobs – Feed the Children Canada
Our Vision
Love Your Neighbour Communities is a faith-based organization.What does that mean for us? What does that mean for you?
For us it means that our desire to serve God and our neighbours underpins all that we do. Our mission is to reflect the character of Christ by revitalizing people and rural communities through social enterprise and intergenerational, affordable housing.
It’s as simple as that.
We ask that you put aside any pre-conceived ideas you may have about Christianity and people of faith. For us, our faith inspires us to act, and to love our neighbours, ALL our neighbours. For you it means that we will act based on a vision of healthy, equitable and hope-filled communities where everyone feels they belong.Our values compel us to action. Here are our values and the action spurred by these values.
Our Values
Love Your Neighbour
Action: We believe that all people are unique, have value and are created for community. Based on this belief, we are inclusive to all.
LYNC exists to support diverse communities: people from every religion, creed, race, age, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We actively work to identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and the community around them.
Community As A Foundation
Action: We create spaces and design programs for people to gather and support one another. Community is at the center of all we do. We will listen to our residents and local neighbours and together, build a community that is vibrant, relevant and meets needs.
Serve One Another
Action: We provide opportunities for all people to grow together through knowledge and skills exchange. All residents will agree to partner with LYNC through a community partnership agreement.
Stewardship
Action: We care and cultivate all things that have been entrusted to us, whether they are people’s stories, a volunteer’s time, the environment, or financial contributions.
