Author Archives: olivia scott

Back before I worked at The Dale, I was involved with leading groups of youth to visit The Dale. This was with an organization called Project Serve that taught youth how to serve in the city (it’s really cool and you can check their website here http://www.projectservetoronto.ca). Since we had such big groups that wouldContinue reading “Our Garden”

This past Wednesday evening, The Dale was able to host a Shoe Clinic! I arrived in Parkdale, a half hour before the event, and there before me stood a shockingly large crowd waiting in line, ready to go. At first I was overwhelmed by greeting everyone, but it was nice to see some people weContinue reading “A Shoe Clinic”

I am not always good at putting my thoughts into words. So to share an update on how things have been going lately, I thought I would share some pictures. The heat has been picking up, so below are some good moments we’ve been able to have at The Dale this summer so far. ToContinue reading “Fun in the Sun”

One of the best things about community is the two way street of generosity. Even though, in working at The Dale we are often giving to the community, lately I have been amazed at the amount of receiving that happens in a day.  I especially noticed this last Wednesday. Erinn, Joanna, Kim, and myself gearedContinue reading “A Day of Receiving”

I remember when I first met Chevy. It was my first Sunday at The Dale when I came as an intern in summer 2018. I had never experienced a church service like The Dale, and it really was something unique and special. Worship began with Erinn playing the piano and singing, a row of musiciansContinue reading “Chevy”

I miss church. I miss singing worship songs with a congregation, and being in community with people at both my home church, Parkway, and at The Dale. This pandemic has really caused me to reflect upon what church is. I agree with many who say “church is essential” but I’m not sure that has toContinue reading “Rethinking Church”

My backyard is a pile of dirt. It has been since I moved into my apartment back in October and now that the snow is all melted I can see it once again. I’m grateful to have a backyard space to use and that the tenant above us doesn’t want that space. My landlord mentionedContinue reading “A Change in Season”

Who doesn’t love a new fresh pair of boots? We all get that good feeling when we get some new shoes that fit just right.  Last Sunday we had the opportunity to offer that to the Parkdale community all thanks to The Meeting House Toronto. The Meeting House Toronto is a church that works alongsideContinue reading “Boot Day”

Kim is a friend from Parkdale who loves the community deeply and has lived here for many years. When meeting Kim it won’t take too long for you to realize her love for tea! Myself and many others in the community share in Kim’s love for tea and we are so happy to now haveContinue reading “Tea with Kim”

From many conversations at The Dale and in my own community, I can hear a weariness seeping through many, like these damp cold days. Maybe it’s the rising numbers and increasing covid restrictions. Maybe the quiet days and lack of plans to look forward to. Maybe the cold days that make porch visits short andContinue reading “A Prayer”