Media Release
Jan 6/2018
Re: Apex Consulting Greater Toronto One Love Gala
One Love Gala 2018:
The Power of Love
The One Love gala was inspired by Bob Marley’s song one
love!
Some six years ago, when diversity chaplaincy was under
threat, thanks to a Minister who thought otherwise, I was sitting distraught
and this song was playing. I thought to myself that we must have an event that
both celebrates our work with those incarcerated and advocates for the continuation
of this crucial service. The name suited it so much as interfaith leaders and
people from all walks of life joined us for an evening of much love! This
year’s 6th anniversary will be held on Sat Mar 6th at Elite Banquet Hall 1850 Albion Rd Toronto
with chief guest Shaikh Riad Ourzazi.
Those incarcerated gets a second chance in Canada. That is the
very teachings of our Faiths. We live and let others live. Chaplains do not sit
in the jury box. They are there with a compassionate heart and a listening ear,
holding hands with the men and women who approach them for spiritual direction,
throughout their journey.
Many such individuals have passed the boundaries of the prisons
and have reintegrated into society successfully. Their stories inspire those who
aspire to change. We must honor them in their journey. For many, these transformative
years have renewed their faith and given them a chance to forgive.
To make a theme that speaks to our mental crisis- we say: The
Power of Love!
First Nations are a crucial foundation of Canada and world
politics. We can only learn to love if we are prepared to forgive. We are
letting the stories of diversity chaplains, successful inmates and Interfaith
communities serenade us with Four Awards- the Malcolm X, Tayyibah Taylor,
Ghulam Sajan and Lyla Ali awards that nite!
Dress Code: formal Gala wear.
Color theme: Red, Black and White
After party theme: #HAVEFUN!
Hash tag: #ThePowerOfLove
Thank You
Co Chair and Founder
Habeeb Alli
416 823 1738
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