Social Outreach
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish places a strong emphasis on serving the poor in our community. Our Saint Anthony location in North Dartmouth serves as a hub for social outreach, offering programs like the Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank and the House of Hope.
For more information on any of our social outreach efforts, or to serve with us, please contact our Parish Life Director Brandon Rabideau at brandon@olgdartmouth.ca
Food
The Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank is a partnership with Life Branch Church at OLG-Saint Anthony, open Thursdays from 9:30-12:00pm​​
Our Lady's Pantry provides non-perishable food and pantry items. Please contact our office to arrange a pick-up (902) 466-6183
The FOOD ministry at OLG prepares over 900 meals a month for Margaret's House
The Mobile Food Market operates out of OLG-Saint Anthony and offers an open market on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30pm.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission runs a drop-in meal on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at OLG-Saint Anthony.
Shelter
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth, we host to two Crisis Shelter units.​​
The House of Hope is a partnership with Souls Harbour Rescue Mission and provides a transitional housing option for men recovering from addiction.
The Refugee Committee has been working to bring a family of six to Canada.
Mental Health
Our parish runs peer support mental health programs throughout the year.
The Souls Harbour Mobile Mission operates out of OLG-Saint Anthony.
The ReachOut Bipolar Support Group meets once a week at OLG-Saint Anthony.
We partner with Concilio Prison Ministry to host two Kairos Marathon Circles a year at OLG-Saint Anthony.
Deep Water Church hosts a Celebrate Recovery group for those struggling with addiction on Wednesday evenings at OLG-Saint Anthony.
