"With gratitude to be able to run our program - and with some creative uses of space, travel adjustments, face masks and plenty of hand sanitizer - we head toward September humbly and confidently."
By: Jon Berends | August 20, 2020
Is a year with Act Five really worth the investment? Not only do staff and students of Act Five think so, but these parents answer with a resounding "YES!"
By: Jon Berends | July 3, 2020
From me, the team behind Act Five at Redeemer University, the supporting high schools, the students and staff of Act Five this first year, Thank You to all who continue to support us.
By: Jon Berends | May 4, 2020
Watch a highlight video from the second term of Act Five 2019-20.
By: Nina Drenth | April 30, 2020
Nina reflects on the wisdom of taking time to pause in the midst of significant life transitions - from moving homes to finishing high school and beyond.
By: Nina Drenth | April 30, 2020
It has been a true joy to hear our students reflect on and put into words the stories of their journeys through the year. We wanted to share some of these stories here and invite you to celebrate with us the way God has been so, so faithful to us!
By: Nina Drenth | April 9, 2020
Check out this video to learn about Act Five, hear some of the thoughts behind the program, and see some images from the year.
By: Jon Berends | March 26, 2020
While we feel short-term loss this spring for a program cut short, I am confident in the fruit that will grow out of our students’ lives, through the work of Christ in them, for years to come.
By: Jon Berends | March 25, 2020
A contrast to Jubilee in Pittsburgh, we had the opportunity to participate in the TrueCity conference as Christians across different churches and denominations came together to pray, worship, and talk about how they can work for the good of the...
By: Alyssa Zilney | March 14, 2020
Check out one student's reflection on their placement at Helping Hands Street Mission!
By: Alyssa Zilney | March 6, 2020
Arissa reports on Rianna's placement with RE-create, a youth art studio located downtown Hamilton that uses art as a pathway to healing.
By: Alyssa Zilney | March 4, 2020
"I am often humbled to be in the role that I am in, to be able to witness the kingdom of God coming in and through these 12 students of Act Five's first cohort. I see and trust that the impact of this program ripples beyond these students."
By: Jon Berends | February 25, 2020