Welcoming Arms 44 Metcalfe Street Aurora, ON L4G 1E6 Phone: (905) 726-1483 Web Site: click here Welcoming Arms started operation in October 2006. The concept originated through discussions between a number of the churches in Aurora as they looked at the needs of low-income families in the town. Families and individuals were coming to the churches looking for financial assistance to help get them through the month. Typically these people were either unemployed or on government assistance through Ontario Works or disability programs. The view of the church leaders was that the community could be better served if the churches’ resources were pooled somehow, in this way there could be more leverage gained from the financial and human resources of the churches. From these discussions Welcoming Arms was born. In June 2018, Welcoming Arms was very pleased to welcome two existing community meal programs, Martha's Table and Welcome Table, to join our mission to love and serve those in need in Aurora. By working together, we can do more for our community.

Mission Statement: The Mission of Sport Aurora is to promote participation in sport and recreation for all citizens of the community we serve. Vision Statement: Sport Aurora is committed to be a progressive, dynamic leadership team promoting quality sport and recreation. Our Beliefs: Working together for the common good of sport. Providing sport opportunities for all. Demonstrating honesty, integrity and respect in our roles as community leaders in sport. Promoting the benefits of sport participation for all. Ensuring a safe, healthy, friendly and fun environment for all in sport Respecting all participants equally from the playground to the podium Encouraging fair play and adhering to the spirit of the rules Providing strong leadership support for our local sport organizations Recognizing the importance of volunteers’ contribution to sport Celebrating participation successes and expertise Working in partnerships and sharing resources and expertise both internally and externally. Recruiting, developing, retaining and recognizing competent, ethical and certified coaches and officials. A Member of VICommunity www.vicommunity.com, Powered by QC Technologies Inc., www.qcti.net