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SERVING THE PEOPLE OF KENYA IN CHRIST’S NAME

Serving as a channel for relief and support, bringing aid from Canada to impoverished communities and victims of AIDS in Africa, in the name of Christ.

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Help for Today,
Hope for Tomorrow

Who We Are

ABOUT RELIEF AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Founded in 1976, Relief and Support Services Canada has remained steadfast in its vision to support the impoverished people of Africa. In response to the growing AIDS crisis and the increasing number of orphaned children, the organization launched an initiative to offer hope and a future to these orphans.

Relief and Support Services Canada is a non-profit, non-denominational, registered charitable organization that administers relief and support programs in Canada, while directing funds and operations through our counterpart organization, Relief and Support Programs, in Kenya.

The organization is led by five directors and three advisory council members, who generously volunteer their time, resources, and expertise to uphold financial accountability and integrity.

Objectives

OBJECTIVES:

  • Raise awareness in Canada of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in Kenya due to the AIDS pandemic, and provide a means to send aid in the name of Christ.
  • Raise funds in Canada to support national pastors in Kenya, assisting them in spreading the gospel and serving their local communities.
  • Provide physical and spiritual care for AIDS orphans in Kenya by funding monthly child sponsorships.
  • Encourage and establish long-term self-sustainability for sponsored individuals and local projects through training and education.
  • Adhere to the standards set by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.

 PROJECTS

Widow Assistance

Give a widow the opportunity to start a small business and create a future of self-sufficiency.

100 $

Widows often face overwhelming challenges, left without resources to support themselves or their children. Through the Widow Assistance program, women are given the tools, training, and seed funding to start small businesses that provide steady income and renewed dignity. With your support, widows gain the ability to provide food, clothing, and education for their families, building a path toward independence.

Medical Assistance

Offer hope through contributions toward life-changing medicine and essential medical procedures.

100 $

Access to healthcare is often out of reach for families living in poverty. The Medical Assistance program helps cover the cost of vital medications, doctor visits, and life-saving medical procedures for those who cannot afford them. Your generosity can mean the difference between ongoing suffering and restored health for children, widows, and families in need.

Poultry Program

Provide a young person with five chickens, a rooster, and feed to start their own thriving flock.

55 $

The Poultry Program equips young people with the resources to begin their own sustainable source of food and income. Each starter flock includes five hens, a rooster, and initial feed, empowering youth to raise chickens that provide eggs for nutrition and sale. Over time, the flock grows, creating a steady cycle of opportunity, self-reliance, and hope. Your support gives a young person the tools to succeed.

Free To Be Academy

Help bring hope and a brighter future to street children in Bungoma, Kenya, through love, shelter, and education.

55 $

With a heart to serve the impoverished street children of Bungoma, Kenya, Pastor Julius and his wife, Metrine, founded and continue to operate Free To Be Academy.

To date, they have rescued 73 street children—and this number continues to grow as the ministry expands. At Free To Be Academy, the children experience Christ-like love and compassion while receiving shelter, food, clothing, and education.

Funds given to Free To Be Academy help provide for the children’s ongoing needs, ensure food security, cover staffing expenses, and support future growth. Every gift, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated and should be marked: “Free To Be Academy – General.”

Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support this vital ministry!

Board Of Directors

Stephen Anderson - Chairman

Stephen Anderson is the Chairman for RSSC and has been working on the board since 2015. Stephen has been blessed to travel to Kenya to see first hand, the life-changing difference sponsorship brings to the poor and orphaned. Stephen is passionate about missions and feels incredibly blessed to work alongside the other RSSC Directors.

Stephen proudly serves as the supportive and encouraging principal of a Christ-centered K-12 Christian school. He and his wife, Heidi, are deeply involved in various ministries within their church, including serving as co-leaders of the Alpha program.

They greatly enjoy their family, especially those grandchildren!

George Rands - Treasurer

As Treasurer for Relief & Support Services Canada, George has been involved with the organization since 1983.

Over the years, he has visited Kenya numerous times and developed strong personal relationships with key leaders in the region. During these trips, he has taught pastor training, taken on ministering work, and hosted conferences.

George and his wife Linda have been blessed with three sons and nine grandchildren, who fill their lives with joy.

Maxine Dale - Director & Sponsorship Coordinator

Maxine is a Director and the Sponsorship Coordinator for Relief and Support Services Canada. Her responsibility is the correspondence between the child coordinators in Kenya and the sponsors in Canada, helping new sponsors choose a child and pass along any information on that child as it is available. Maxine also records board minutes for RSSC.

Maxine has visited the ministry in Kenya 9 times since 2010. During these visits, she shares the Word of God and our testimonies with the women in Kenya.

There is a deep hunger for the Word and prayer ministry. Maxine attends New Life Outreach in Tappen, BC.

Carolyn Springer - Director

Carolyn Springer is a Director at Relief & Support Services Canada, where she works in finance and has been involved with the ministry since 2017. With over a decade of experience in the accounting field, she brings a strong foundation of knowledge and dedication to her role. Carolyn is a single parent of four boys, who have now grown into fine young men, and she feels blessed to be their mother. She is forever thankful to God for His love and grace and continues to trust Him through every triumph and trial.

Paul Vike - Director

Paul Vike is a Director of Relief and Support Services Canada with a desire to see the Kingdom of God advance in Kenya and beyond. Paul has taken numerous mission trips through the years preaching, teaching, evangelizing and encouraging the national church.

He welcomes opportunities to share Relief and Support Services' vision encouraging Canadian Believers in Jesus to support the needs of Kenyan children, pastors and widows.

Stacey Rands - Director

Stacey Rands has served on the board of Relief and Support Services Canada since 2023, continuing a meaningful family connection to the organization that began over 20 years ago through child sponsorship. In 2014, she traveled with her family to Bungoma, Kenya, where she joyfully supported the establishment of a school and spent time visiting sponsored children alongside RSSC members. Her husband Darrell, who has been a steady support to both Stacey and the work of RSSC, shares her heart for the ministry.

As a board member, Stacey plays a vital role in connecting the board with the organization’s Relief and Support Program Manager in Kenya, ensuring that prayer requests and updates from district coordinators are clearly understood and shared with care.

Joan Lusi- Director

Joan has served as the Relief and Support Program Manager since 2013, following her retirement as a Registered Community Health Nurse. Passionate about working with children, she finds joy in offering encouragement through visits, activities, and prayer.

Her work is fueled by witnessing transformation—healing through faith and support, improved sanitation and living conditions, and lasting impact on health and spiritual growth. Over the years, she has seen sponsored children grow into thriving adults, including a nurse, a soldier, a teacher, and a health information officer.

She holds a degree in Project Management, has training in youth and reproductive health, and recently completed her pastoral certificate at Bungoma Institutes.

Make a Lasting Impact Today

Sponsor a child and change a life with just $39 a month!

Francis Karori Wandera

Birthday: 05/06/2013

Location: Mulembi Village, Kitale District

Background: Francis is in good health and currently attends primary school. He is the youngest in his family. His father died in a road accident, and he now lives with his mother, Emily, who earns a low income doing casual labor. Francis has six brothers and four sisters. He helps by fetching firewood and water and enjoys playing football. The family faces a heavy burden, and his mother struggles to provide for all the children.

District Coordinator: Julius Wandiema 06/21

Sponsorship #: 7-445

Sharon Gesia Mwecher

Birthday: 24/04/2025

Location: Chepsoibei Village, Mt. Elgon District

Background: Sharon is in good health and attends Primary School Grade 3. Her father has passed away, and she lives with her mother, Joan Chebet Mung’usho, who earns a low income doing casual labor. Sharon has two brothers and two sisters. She helps the family by fetching water and enjoys playing netball. Despite the family’s struggles, her mother does her best to support all five children by doing chores for other families, though the income is not enough.

District Coordinator: Julius Wandiema 10/20

Sponsorship #: 8-22

Philip Ochieng Oluoch

Birthday: 23/08/2014

Location: Chialo Village, Kisumu District

Background: Philip is in good health and currently attends preschool. His father has passed away, and he lives with his mother, Deborah Atieno Oluoch, who is sickly and undergoing treatment for HIV/AIDS. Philip has three brothers and helps the family by looking after goats. Despite the poor living conditions, he appears healthy and strong. His mother remains determined and does her best to support the family.

District Coordinator: Morgan Odhiambo 7/20

Sponsorship #: 9-179

Lilian Aduda Otieno

Birthday: 16/07/2016

Location: Omuga B1 Village, Kisumu District

Background: Lilian is in good health and currently attends pre-school. She is an active child who enjoys playing and helps at home by fetching firewood. Her father passed away from HIV/AIDS, and she now lives with her mother, Zenna Atieno, who is sickly and earns a low income through a small business. Lilian has one brother and two sisters. She also experiences discomfort from itchy eyes. Despite the challenges, her mother is doing her best to care for the family.

District Coordinator: Morgan Odhiambo 7/20

Sponsorship #: 6-180

Odva Linkas Juma

Birthday: 15/09/2016

Location: Koguta West Village, Nyakach District

Background: Odva is a Grade 2 student in good health who loves math and music. Her father has passed away, and her mother Nancy is sickly. Nancy runs a small kiosk with very low income and struggles to support Odva as a single parent. With support, she can continue to care for her child and improve their situation.

District Coordinator: Morgan Odhiambo 5/24

Sponsorship #: 6-182

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    FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

    RSSC is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability and integrity. As a registered, non-profit charitable society in good standing with the Canada Revenue Agency (Registration # 88756 8061 RR0001), we are committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of all donations.

    RSSC OPERATIONS

    100% of financial contributions towards Sponsorship of a Child, Pastor, and District Coordinator goes directly towards supporting the individual.

    Funds given towards General Needs, Projects and other Programs have a 5% administrative fee deducted to cover the costs of accounting, managing projects and developing new programs.

    Address
    12 - 171 Beatty Ave NW,
    Salmon Arm, BC. V1E 2W4
    Phone
    250-803-8555

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