THE PPC HUB – Facts

Who & Why:

Statistics indicate a huge increase in needs and services for both Youth & Seniors since the pandemic especially in the Durham Region.

• Youth: 74% increase of Cannabis use, youth crime, mental illness & suicide are all up, plus seven out of every ten youths experience online hate, violence & bullying on a daily basis.
• Seniors: One third of seniors living in our community are experiencing social isolation, loneliness and poorer mental health since Covid.  

Purpose:

The PPC HUB will provide a safe, inclusive space for youth and seniors to engage in educational, recreational, and support programs that foster personal growth and community connection. The HUB is a dedicated multi-functional centre where youth and wisdom (seniors) meet, coming together to share experiences, learn from one another, and build a stronger, more connected community while engaging in programs to support their health and well-being enhancing their quality of life.

The PPC Hub is primarily for youths & seniors in the community, but will also offer many programs such as Mommy & Me, Grief Share and Autism support.

Vision:

“We have seen our seniors invest in Canada, now we as a community need to invest in them. We’re watching the youth so despondent, so angry, so aggressive and we need them to come into spaces of positivity where community helps them to be empowered to be who they are as Great Canadians.” – Rev. Marie Miller

The PPC HUB will administer programs/services from the guiding principles of the following strong moral values that will help individuals navigate through life with integrity: Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Courage, Humility, Gratitude, Perseverance, Compassion and LOVE for GOD, for ONESELF and for OTHERS.

How: 

We are actively raising funds for the PPC in a variety of ways:

*We utilized a Silent Auction at the 60^thanniversary banquet in May '24 and raised nearly $10,000. 

*In July the youth & young adult groups held a Bake Sale & Car Wash and raised over $2,300 from their efforts.

*We held our first Christmas Market at the Hub on Nov. 30th, with over 630 people attending, 47 volunteers and 31 vendors. We raised over $4000 towards the PPC Hub project.

*On June 7th '25 we held our first Sole Purpose Walk-A-Thon and raised over $113,500.00 with 350 people registered to walk. The campaign closed on June 15th at midnight and donations increased!

It was a great success, view the REPORT broadcast on CTV News & CP24 that evening.

Our hope is to host the second annual Sole Purpose Walk-A-Thon on June 6th 2026. 

We will be engaging youth involvement and encouraging seniors to support with donations but also involving them in various projects, campaigns and sponsorships. We are also reaching out to the community, foundations & grant support.

When: 

Renovations began with demo in January '26, however we need additional fundin to complete the work and furnish the PPC Hub. Constructing rooms/spaces utilizing movable walls, a cafe area, functional kitchen & washrooms compliant to government standards - framing drywalling and painting. (Check out demo photos below)

We will be installing new energy efficient electrical, lighting, sound/tech and HVAC system. Plus resurfacing both the work and community floors to ensure safety.

Using movable walls, the space can be refigured as needed. Furniture and furnishings will be in place by summer '26 programs & staffing developed and a grand opening date will be set.

Would you consider participating?

• With sponsorship opportunities for the fund raising events
• Prizes for special events such as the Walk-A-Thon & Silent Auctions.
• A monetary donation of any size will help along with your prayers!
• Is there any reason why you wouldn’t want to help to make this vision a reality!

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will be recognized on our website, social media and to our community as you permit. Please visit us online at www.fundthehub.ca where you can see the difference your commitment to the future can make.  

We look forward to partnering with you as we positively impact the community together.

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Pickering Pentecostal Church is a Registered Canadian Charity