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Kids take on the water crisis
The students at St. Vincent De Paul elementary school in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, have been learning about social justice issues and working together to take

40 For Lent
40 for lent challenge During Lent, the 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter, many Christians prepare for Easter with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. (Regardless

Programs that Work
Annual Fundraising Appeal 2025-2026 Save A Family Plan has launched “Programs that Work,” our annual year-end appeal to friends and supporters for the funding needed

The SAFP Msgr. Kandathil Social Justice Award
In 2025, our 60th anniversary year, we were proud to announce the Save A Family Plan Msgr. Kandathil Social Justice Award. The recipient of this award would be recognized for

Postal Service Disruption
Postal workers went on strike September 25, 2025, resulting in a national disruption of postal service in Canada. Although cheques sent by mail will eventually reach the Save A Family
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