Seeds of Joy    

Our Mission Statement is:
To support women spiritually and financially, offer them opportunities for renewal, healing and personal growth, enabling them to nurture their bodies, minds and spirits.

Who Are We?
Seeds of Joy is a not- for profit community organization that supports women in various community events and activities. We are non-denominational and believe strongly in the concept of women helping women.
 

Since its inception in 1999, Seeds of Joy has held workshops and weekend retreats in the Manitoulin-Espanola area, as well as providing financial assistance for other activities. Seeds of Joy has facilitated workshops for The Association of Life Skills Coaches of Ontario, Access Aids, Metis Health Council, the Native Friendship Centre, all in Sudbury and the Little Current United Church.

Seeds of Joy facilitators have given workshops for Willow Breast Cancer Resource and Support Services across Canada, as well as facilitate trainings and retreats for Breast Cancer Support Groups in the Sudbury/Manitoulin area.

We hold workshops on subjects of interest to women. Relaxation Techniques, Meditation, Circle Dance, Creating Mandalas Journal Writing , Exploring Labyrinths, Laughter & Play are just some of the events we have facilitated. Not only are these events intended to foster relaxation and camaraderie for the women who attend, but they are also a means of fund-raising for our financial assistance program.
Seeds of Joy accepts applications for financial assistance from women in our community who feel they need to experience personal growth, renewal and healing. All applications are reviewed by our board, which follow strict guidelines to evaluate whether the applicant meets the criteria to qualify. The number of women that we assist is restricted by our budget.

Since 1999, we have helped 31 women financially and enabled them to participate in activities they felt nurtured their bodies, minds and spirits, such as Breast Cancer Retreat Weekends, Doctor prescribed walking shoes and Training in Reflexology and Therapeutic Touch.