Campus Improvement Projects

Evaluated Cost: $350,000 CAD

Built in the early 1970’s, all of our buildings have electric heat. The cost to retrofit every building to propane would be cost-prohibitive. Our current cost for electricity in Ontario is among the highest in all of Canada. We have chosen to address this situation by installing a 100 KW solar system on the roof of one of our buildings at the cost of $350,000.

This system, at current electric rates, will pay for itself in less than 9 years by generating a savings of $40,000 annually. As electricity costs increase in future years, so will our annual savings. The solar panels are guaranteed for 25 years. The life expectancy is in the range of 30-40 years before replacement is needed. Your financial investment will help to yield $1,440,000 in savings over the next 30 years. That is a great return on investment. That 1.4 million dollars in savings will be invested in the lives of young Canadians through the gospel of Christ.

Project: Emergency Generators Project

Evaluated Cost: $75,000 CAD

Our property is located in the “snow belt” region of northern Grey County, Ontario, where we experience frequent ice and snowstorms. We frequently have 160 plus campers, students and staff on our campus. Emergency power is needed for heating, water and sewer systems, cooking and lighting during a power outage. This generator will help us be more responsible and effective, as we evangelize and disciple Canadian youth for the glory of Christ.

To continue to be effective in this mission we need to be able to provide reasonable care for all individuals on our property during an emergency power failure. It is important for the parents of students and campers to know that their young person will be well cared for during such an emergency. Your generous financial investment into this project will help Word of Life effectively enable true biblical life change in many young Canadians, to the glory of Christ.

Project: Fire Reconstruction Project

As the result of a fire in two of our apartments in early January we need to rebuild those dwellings and remove smoke and water damage from the rest of the building as well. Insurance will cover much of the cost but there will be things insurance does not cover. Please give to help us recover from the fire damage.