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ILFJL Collective published an article

ILFJL Collective – Fundraising for a Dedicated Community Workspace
Building a Shared Space for Growth, Wellness & Community Support in Oshawa
LIFE – Love Is For Everyone | FIFE – Food Is For Everyone | Not Just A Food Program | Just Oshawa…

ILFJL Collective published an article

Redefining Fundraising

💛 Redefining Fundraising
For Everyone, Not Just Those Who Can Afford It
For years, we’ve seen how many traditional fundraising efforts follow the same pattern — 🎟️ Buy a ticket. 🧺 Bid on an auction item. 🛍️ Purchase a product where a small…

ILFJL Collective published articles

ILFJL Collective published an article in Not Just A Food Program

Sustainable Growth – Plant Share, Grow Domes, and LIFE Housing

Sustainable Growth Plant Share, Grow Domes, and LIFE HousingThe highest level of engagement is focused on long-term health and permanent stability. As we expand and increase our resource bases, we are building new efforts and sections to support…

ILFJL Collective published articles in Not Just A Food Program

ILFJL Collective published articles in FIFE - Food Is For Everyone

ILFJL Collective published an article

Not Just A Food Program New Chapter

The Not Just A Food Program is evolving to offer more than just basic sustenance; it's transitioning into a comprehensive initiative focused on empowering individuals through responsibility, education, and community collaboration. We believe in…

ILFJL Collective published an article in Not Just A Food Program

Health Blooms: Not Just A Food Program's Year-Round Initiative

Exciting New Chapter for Not Just A Food Program:
Health & Wellness Year-Round!
We're thrilled to announce a significant new step in our mission to empower the community here in Oshawa! The Not Just A Food Program, the foundation for our LIFE…

ILFJL Collective published an article

Action Creates Change

A Call to Action:
Choosing Love and Compassion for a Stronger Community

For years, I've seen a growing divide in our communities, fueled by fear and policies that harm our most vulnerable. We're told these actions are justified, yet they only seem…

ILFJL Collective and Mandy Bothwell are now friends

ILFJL Collective published an article in Not Just A Food Program

Be The Change You Want To See In The World

Nourishing Communities, Cultivating Change:
Bridging the Wellness Gap Through Shared Growth and Knowledge
Where access to nutritious food remains a challenge for many, Not Just A Food Program and our Plant Share For All initiative are rooted in a…

ILFJL Collective published an article in Not Just A Food Program

In Oshawa

Welcome to Oshawa's Not Just A Food Program!
We're a dedicated, volunteer-run initiative focused on providing ongoing support to those in need within our Oshawa community. Building on our launch in November 2024, we've expanded our efforts to offer…

ILFJL Collective and Peter Mabey are now friends

ILFJL Collective published an article

Not Just A Food Program

The Not Just A Food Program:
Pioneering Change in Oshawa, Inspiring a National Movement
The ILFJL Collective is driven by a powerful vision: to foster communities where compassion and support are accessible to all. Oshawa stands as the flagship…

ILFJL Collective commented on ILFJL Collective's article Verified Badge For Our Profiles

"Hi there! Thanks for asking about the verified profiles. You might have just started seeing the verification badge appear on some profiles, and yes, it's now visible to everyone. This badge indicates that the person has been confirmed to be a real…"

ILFJL Collective published an article

Pay It Forward Food Program

Reviving "Need It Or Leave It":
A Compassionate Partnership to Nourish Oshawa Through the Not Just A Food Program
The spirit of community support and the desire to help those in need have always been driving forces in Oshawa. Many will recall the…

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FIFE - Food Is For Everyone liked John E Walker's article Mullein Balm in FIFE - Food Is For Everyone

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John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🦋 Focus on What Nourishes You — In Health, Wellness, and Life 🌸
In this image, the Monarch butterfly is out of focus, while the tiny yellow florets at the flower’s center stand sharp and clear — a perfect reminder that sometimes what truly matters…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"✨ Thoughts & Reflections — Growth, Wellness, and the Next Steps Forward ✨
When I look at this image, I see more than vibrant flowers and a Monarch butterfly — I see a reflection of the stage I’m in right now, both personally and in the work I’m…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"✨ Thoughts & Reflections From Behind the Lens ✨
When I captured this dragonfly resting on bright green branches, I didn’t just see an insect — I saw a reflection of where I am right now in my own journey.
🌿 The Greens — Grounding Myself in Change…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🌿 A Moment of Stillness. A Message of Strength. 🌿
Sometimes, the most powerful reminders come in the quietest moments.
In this peaceful scene, a small chickadee rests gently on a budding branch — a simple moment of life, strength, and renewal. The…"

John E Walker left a comment on Just Oshawa

"There is so much more growing here than just Pics In Oshawa. Each part of this project has been built with intention — testing, retesting, learning, and improving 🌱 — all to create a space that supports awareness, peace, and better health and…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's video in Just Oshawa

"Building a platform takes daily effort—planning content for the day, the week, and the month ahead. It’s not as simple as just posting a picture. There is constant testing, learning, and refining based on how you, the viewer, respond.

My mission…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's video in Just Oshawa

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🦋 Transformation Through Love & Wellness 🦋
Just like this butterfly — a symbol of growth, renewal, and gentle strength — we evolve one moment at a time.
We start where we are, build what we can, and trust that each stage brings us closer to greater…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🌸 Healing in Focus 🦋
The past few weeks have been filled with changes — some I couldn’t control, and others I chose to make once I realized how much needed to shift. At first, it felt like a setback, but as I began to adjust and refocus, those same…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🌿 Rediscovering Balance Through Nature’s Lens 🌿
From time to time, we all need a little me time — a quiet moment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. For me, that happens when I’m out with my camera, surrounded by the stillness and beauty of…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🦋 Finding Balance, Sharing Beauty 🌸
The butterfly reminds us of transformation — gentle, patient, and full of grace.
The vibrant orange speaks of vitality and creativity, while the soft pink blossoms symbolize love, compassion, and emotional…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🌸 Transformation for All 🦋
As I captured this moment — a Monarch resting gracefully on a bright pink bloom — I was reminded that transformation isn’t just personal, it’s collective. True change ripples outward, touching others in ways we may never…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"🐝💜 Together, We Grow in Harmony 💜🌸
When I captured this moment, I saw more than a bee and a flower —
I saw a reflection of how life thrives when we work together.
The bee doesn’t take more than it needs.
It gives back with every visit — helping…"

John E Walker commented on John E Walker's photo in Just Oshawa

"✨ Reflections in Stillness – The Dragonfly and the Heart-Shaped Petal ✨
Thoughts & Reflections
That day, as I looked through the lens, I noticed a dragonfly 🐉 resting quietly on one side of a white flower 🌸. Its wings shimmered in the sunlight ☀️ —…"