Recent News!


Hope Isn’t Cancelled: Alert Level 2 Update

All of our programs and services are operating, with modifications to keep participants and staff safe. Guided by our values, we continue to respond quickly to COVID-19 updates. Our operations respect the wisdom and recommendations of government and health authorities. At the same time, we respect the needs of our participants and are focused on… Read more »


Serving Up Social Justice for Most Vulnerable During Lockdown

The proof is in the pancake: Stella’s Circle celebrates the conclusion of its most successful Pancake Day fundraiser for homelessness with impressive social justice stats. Stella’s Circle quickly pivoted to a takeout format for its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser last week, selling more pancakes than previous years and raising $1,330 for its housing and homelessness… Read more »


Hope Isn’t Cancelled: Alert Level 5 Update

Stella’s Circle remains OPEN during Alert Level 5. All of our programs and services are operating, with modifications to keep participants and staff safe. Guided by our values, we continue to respond quickly to COVID-19 updates. Our operations respect the wisdom and recommendations of government and health authorities. At the same time, we respect the… Read more »


(Dis)counting the votes of marginalized citizens

We now know that ElectionsNL is suspending further in-person voting for the provincial election in favour of a mail-in ballot option, requiring online registration. Voters must visit the ElectionsNL website, scan appropriate ID and submit the online form. Notification of this approach was provided late night on Friday, February 12. The deadline to register is… Read more »


Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some social justice!

Book your Valentine’s dinner at our flagship social enterprise, the Hungry Heart Cafe. The prix fixe menu features 3 courses inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine. And, of course, it wouldn’t be complete without house made fortune cookies. Featuring fortunes written by our Employment Services participants!


Christmas Tree Chipping

O Christmas Tree! We’re offering an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree again this year, together with Old Earth Arborists and Kings Gate Condominiums. You’ll be ready to clean up for a fresh start in the New Year once the holiday festivities are over. And that’s where we’re here to help! This… Read more »


YES! Employment Group by RBC Future Launch

We’re sending out a big congratulations to the new graduates of our YES (Youth Employment Skills) Group. This group was made possible thanks to the RBC Future Launch program. RBC Future Launch funding helps young people access meaningful employment through work experience, skills development and networking. Stella’s Circle offered this pre-employment skills training and leadership… Read more »


We’re Lighting Up HOPE At Home!

To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Stella’s Circle will be lighting up HOPE at home! Join us for our signature heartwarming event from the comfort and safety of your own home. We’ve still got all of your Light Up HOPE favourites, like fire jugglers, old-fashioned caroller costumes, and that feel-good spirit – plus the lighting of our… Read more »


Stella’s Circle receives Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant

Stella’s Circle is pleased to receive an $8,800 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund contributing to the implementation of a peer support model for the organization. CHANNAL (Consumers’ Health Awareness Network Newfoundland and Labrador), a St. John’s mental health organization with experts in the peer support model, will design and deliver targeted training… Read more »


You’re Invited to our Virtual AGM

We invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Join us for a virtual presentation by Zoom webinar from 12:00-12:30pm as we share our impact over the 2019/20 fiscal year. Register to attend HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the  AGM webinar. Even… Read more »