Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
“Toronto School Teams Up with Domestic Violence Shelter to Make for a Happier Holiday” — Business News This Week features the Modern Mystery School’s holiday project for Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke.
There’s a delight in being able to make a difference in your community and the best part is when you get to hand over the finished product! While we did not get to meet the women and families these gift bags went to, we know that these items will bring relief, comfort, and a touch of joy to their holidays! …
It’s an exciting day at MMS HQ as we prepare personal care and kitchen items for mother’s in need at Women’s Habitat in Etobicoke. Due to the effects of the COVID pandemic, there’s been a 30% increase in need amongst women with young children who are fleeing abusive situations. At MMS, we believe in service to our local communities (and …
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 …
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 …
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 ~ As many of you know Ipsissimus Dave and Divina Franca Lanyon and the staff at the Modern Mystery School Western World Head Quarters have been long time, year-round supporters of the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke located close to the MMS Centre just outside of Toronto Canada. This organization assists Women and their children that have been …
