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Sherwood Hines

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Sherwood Hines is a freelance writer who grew up on a cattle and hog farm in eastern Ontario (now a sanctuary for rescued horses). His career in Toronto, Halifax and Chicago has focused on homeless youth trauma therapy, group therapy and addictions counseling.

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 

Applications for the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship are now open! This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2026. Applicants should expect to hear a decision by the end of August.

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