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Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Lively church embraces the Big Give, which is spreading across Canada
The Big Give? What is it? I asked Amanda Luoma to tell me all about it. 'Every year on the first Saturday of June, churches across Canada show their neighbours the unconditional love of God by giving, for free, asking nothing in return. We call it The Big Give (TBG).' Who is behind organizing this? 'The history of TBG dates back to 2014, when two Ottawa churches created a committee that saw 55 area churches take part,' Luoma said. 'It has grown over the years with churches across Canada - and even three in Australia - joining the movement.' Luoma accepted the role of TBG organizer for 2025 for Cornerstone Community Church in Lively. 'My idea to offer small acts of service to those in need of them within the Walden area was agreed upon and this is what we set out to do.' What sort of support did volunteers deliver? 'The teams took on shed roof repairs, garden weeding, restoration and mulch application. They also did wood siding cleanup, priming and painting and some gutter cleanout. There were 'large rock relocation, tear down of lumber storage area and relocation of lumber, some interlocking stone walkway repair and side of road cleanup & trash removal.' How many people were helped? Luoma talked about the power of working together. 'Four residences were outfitted with teams of five-six individuals, as well as the entire community who benefit from the cleanup and trash removal alongside the Hwy leading to Old Creighton Road.' Just because this is set for June - and happened already – now there is a desire to do more year-round. 'Cornerstone Community Church is launching the Prayer & Care program that will see people be able to ask for help in both the spiritual - prayer - and physical sense - care - through continued small acts of service throughout the year,' Luoma said. Church members will also be undertaking a larger-scale initiative for Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the same way that they did this June. Do recipients have to belong to this church community? 'Not at all,' she said. 'As Cornerstone Community Church is located in Lively, the Walden area is our primary focus for care.' Does Luoma see this growing as a response to aging or need? 'Yes. The population is aging, which includes the volunteer body within the church. We are hopeful that as the need rises within the community, the number of volunteers will also rise and we will be able to meet the needs.' Neighbours used to help neighbours. Is this part of the philosophy? 'We are a Christian church that endeavours to follow Jesus,' Luoma said. 'His words to love your neighbour as yourself mean something. Our actions towards others are important and have an impact. 'So, yes, we are trying to change and have serving and providing for others become the norm again.' Garth Wunsch welcomed a team to his home. He shared the reasons why. 'Several weeks ago, I suffered a very serious fall, with damage to head and right arm/shoulder, which has really limited my ability to get things done. 'Add to this our advancing years and many homeowner tasks become increasingly difficult. It is our intent to live in our own home for as long as possible, and help from The Big Give makes that ever more possible.' Cornerstone Community Church is located at 225 Sixth Avenue in Lively. The team can be reached via email at careandprayer@ . The Cornerstone website, , will also have information. Those who want to volunteer can reach out via the email address or website. The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government. Bluesky: @ X: @SudburyStar Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Builders Group Goes Live on Insurity Workers' Comp Suite
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that The Builders Group (TBG) has successfully gone live on Insurity Workers' Comp Suite. This milestone signifies the completion of a deployment that will support TBG's end-to-end workers' compensation operations, equipping them with modern tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and deliver faster, more responsive service to their policyholders. 'Going live on Insurity Workers' Comp Suite is an important milestone for TBG as we work to modernize and streamline our operations,' said Joe Sherman, Director of IT at TBG. 'The secure cloud platform enables us to improve efficiency, enhance service delivery, and position ourselves for future growth. Its robust functionality and flexibility give us the tools we need to better support our members and agents, and adapt to the evolving needs of the workers' comp market.' 'We are proud to support TBG as they modernize their operations with Insurity Workers' Comp Suite,' said Sylvester Mathis, Chief Insurance and Chief Revenue Officer at Insurity. 'Our team remains focused on delivering secure, flexible, and high-performance solutions that drive measurable value for our customers.' With this go-live, TBG joins a family of more than 500 insurers and MGAs that are currently using Insurity's technology to streamline processes, enhance agility, and improve time to market. To learn more about Insurity's solutions, contact About Insurity Insurity is a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs. Insurity is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 MGAs in the US and has over 400 cloud-based deployments. Through its best-in-class digital platform, unrivaled industry experience, and the industry's most robust analytics offerings, Insurity is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value, empowering customers to focus on their core businesses, optimize their operations, and provide superior policyholder experiences. Insurity is a portfolio company of GI Partners and TA Associates. For more information, visit About TBG TBG is the #1 self insured Workers' Compensation fund in Minnesota providing Workers' Comp insurance to over 38,000 construction workers in Minnesota. Through The Builders Group (TBG), the Minnesota construction industry has access to affordable, high-quality workers' comp tailored specifically to their needs. They have a partner who fully understands their risks and is committed to helping them lower costs, create safer workplaces and take better care of their workers.
Saba Yemen
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Saraya al-Quds announces two operations targets Zionist forces in Gaza
Gaza - (Saba): Saraya al-Quds, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, announced on Friday that it had carried out two operations, one of which was jointly conducted with the al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas), targeting Zionist forces in the Gaza Strip. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Brigades said that it had carried out a joint operation with the al-Qassam Brigades, in which the mujahideen eliminated a Zionist force that had penetrated the European area, southeast of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. The statement explained that the mujahideen targeted the Zionist force with an anti-personnel missile and engaged it directly at point-blank range. It reported that the second operation was carried out by the al-Quds Brigades, when they targeted a special Zionist force of 10 soldiers who had taken refuge inside one of the European housing buildings with a "TBG" missile. The Brigades reported that the operation resulted in the deaths and injuries of Israeli soldiers, which necessitated the landing of a number of helicopters at the site at 4:00 PM on Thursday. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Al-Qassam: We Targeted Israeli Force in Coordination with Al-Quds Brigades, Causing Casualties
Gaza – Saba: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, announced on Friday evening that they had targeted an Israeli force in the 'European Housing' area east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the brigades stated that, in coordination with the Al-Quds Brigades, they inflicted casualties — both killed and wounded — on an Israeli force that was taking shelter inside a house in the 'European Housing' area. The force was struck with a TBG anti-fortification shell and an anti-personnel shell. The statement also revealed that the Al-Qassam Brigades, alongside the Al-Quds Brigades, are engaged in ongoing clashes with the enemy forces in the same area. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Roya News
07-05-2025
- Roya News
Qassam announces ambush on 'Israeli' forces in Rafah
Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced a series of attacks on 'Israeli' forces in the eastern part of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday, as part of their ongoing campaign dubbed 'Gates of Hell.' In a statement, the group said its fighters successfully lured a 10-member 'Israeli' ground force—accompanied by two military dogs—into a pre-planned ambush near the al-Mashru junction. The ambush site had been rigged with multiple explosive devices which were detonated upon the unit's arrival, resulting in a number of 'Israeli' casualties. The group added that they observed 'Israeli' helicopters landing in the area to evacuate the wounded. Clashes reportedly continued in the vicinity at the time of the announcement. In a separate but simultaneous operation, Qassam fighters said they targeted an 'Israeli' force sheltering inside a house near the same junction with two TBG anti-armor shells. The fighters claimed they inflicted additional casualties before storming the house and engaging in close-quarter combat, killing the remaining 'Israeli' soldiers using light weapons.
