Winter warmth for the holidays

Christina Mars Community Outreach

It was Mother Theresa who said, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.” And as Sovereign Ipsissimus …

It’s that time of year again

Franca Lanyon Community Outreach

It’s that time of year again. Where there is ambience in the air. The morning air feels a little crisp, the hot summer sun is weaving in and out. The summer holidays for children is coming to an end and the start of the new school year is fast approaching. A bittersweet moment. For many parents at this time of …

We are better together

Christina Mars Community Outreach

April 1st was a day to remember! MMS initiates did something they never did before and achieved something they hadn’t done before. An event co-ordinated across 5 continents, under the inspiration and guidance of Divina Franca Lanyon, women of the Modern Mystery School have teamed and ran 8 km to support men, women and children. On April 1st in Canada, Brazil, …

A healthy smile for men in need

Christina Mars Community Outreach

Getting proper dental care is a challenge for many, but for aging people who are unhoused, that challenge is even greater. With this month of April recognized as Oral Health Care month, we are reminded of how important such care is to marginal populations like the men served by Haven Toronto, and at the Modern Mystery School we are doing …

Joy is a Child’s Birthright

Christina Mars Community Outreach

OCTOBER 27, 2022 ~ Families forced to leave their homes due to domestic violence are having a cheery Halloween season, thanks to contributions from the team at MMS HQ. Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke, which provides shelter and performs community outreach for those affected by domestic violence, hosted director of Administration and Charitable Contributions, Kathleen Petersen, who brought dozens of costumes, pumpkins …

A Shared Goal: Empowering Women

Christina Mars Community Outreach

JULY 7, 2021 ~ As you may know, for many years the Modern Mystery School has been supporting various local women’s shelters and children’s organizations. Community outreach, charity and service to those in need has always been a part of the MMS mandate, on a local level as well as internationally, funding relief efforts all over the world. Modern Mystery …

Continuing charitable work during the toughest of times

Christina Mars Community Outreach

MARCH 24, 2021 ~ The past year has been a pivotal year for many across the globe. With the need for social distancing, the importance of maintaining a connection with one another has become noticeably clear for so many people. The need for support on many levels including charity work has become elevated to another level for many around the …