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The Greek word diakonia expresses the act of being called to serve. The Diakonia Project presents a series of eight initiatives across the country in which Canadians of faith are serving their community.

These Canadians do not undertake this work for the good of their own faith group, but for the good of all. The project highlights a core aspect of religious freedom: the freedom to live out one’s deepest held beliefs through concrete actions that serve the common good.

For each initiative, there is a case study written by Cardus, and a profile written by a member of that initiative.

Ve’ahavta

Case Study: Jewish Humanitarian Response to Poverty

Persepctive: Serving in the Greater Toronto Area

Union Gospel Mission

Case Study: Faith-Based Social Service

Perspective: Serving in the Greater Vancouver Area

Matthew House

Case Study: Faith-Based Social Service

Perspective: Serving in Ottawa

Christian Horizons

Case Study: Faith-Based Social Service

Perspective: Serving in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Around the World

Ismaili CIVIC

Case Study: Faith-Based Social Service

Perspective: Serving Canada-wide

Latter-day Saints Relief Society

Case Study: Our Time Project at Vanier Centre for Women

Perspective: Serving in Milton, ON with LDS Relief Society

The Welcome Home, Winnipeg

Case Study: Faith-based Social Service

Perspective: A Mission of St. Alphonsus, Inc., Serving in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pastoral Home Care of Archdiocese of Montreal / SASMAD

Case Study: Faith-based Social Service

Perspective: Serving the Greater Montreal Area