As time progresses, the event is shaping up quite nicely. Dion Oxford, the founding director of the Salvation Army Gateway Men’s Shelter in Toronto has agreed to host and act as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.
We know Dion from a variety of contexts. Some of us have worked with him. Some have worshiped alongside him. Some have been in classes with him. Whatever the context for our first encounter with Dion, we have found him to be an incredibly dedicated and passionate man with a heart for the diverse people of this city. Such passion and dedication shows in his ongoing work at the Gateway. Here’s a little more background on our Master of Ceremonies from the Gateway website:
Dion Oxford is the founding and current Director of the Salvation Army Gateway. Dion has been working amongst Toronto’s homeless community for the past 16 years in a number of different capacities. He has traveled across Canada as a speaker and musician with a vision of informing and educating the church and the public about issues related to poverty and homelessness. He has a BRE (Bachelor of Religious Education) from Tyndale College and is currently finishing his Masters degree at Wycliffe College. Dion is a member of the EFC’s Roundtable on Poverty and Homelessness and was a part of the steering committee for Street Level 2006.
