Gleams of Hope

Born from a circle of Muslims, Jews, and Christians seeking dialogue after the war in Gaza, Gleams of Hope has become a shared effort to bring R., a Palestinian-Syrian widow, and her two teenage daughters to safety in Canada. The sponsorship group has already raised over $40,000 toward their resettlement, but needs $10,000 more to meet the government’s sponsorship requirement.

To help reach this goal, St. Philip Anglican Church will host the Gleams of Hope Silent Art Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of art, community, and compassion. Proceeds from the auction and associated donations will directly support the family’s sponsorship costs as well as help with R's medical costs.

R.’s story is one of resilience amid loss and displacement. Living in hiding since 2017 and now facing a cancer diagnosis, she continues to dream of a safe home and a future where her daughters can pursue their education free from fear.

Your support, through bidding, donating, or spreading the word, can help make that dream a reality.