About Us
Built by neighbours, for neighbours.
Who we are
It started with a simple observation: families in our own neighbourhoods were going hungry, seniors were living in isolation, and young women were missing school because they couldn't afford basic hygiene products.
We decided to act.
Founded in 2026, Community Relief Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization built on the belief that every person — at every age — deserves dignity, nourishment, and connection. We assemble food hampers, distribute hygiene kits, run a senior-led Seniors Connect program that tackles social isolation, intergenerational disconnection, and elder abuse awareness, and bring communities together — because that's what neighbours do.
Our leadership
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Omar Elsherif
Founder & President
Driven by a commitment to turning awareness into action. Omar leads the organization's vision, strategy, and growth.
Jerold Morena
Director of Finance
Oversees all financial operations with full transparency. Jerold ensures every dollar donated is allocated with integrity and purpose.
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Kate McAran
VP & Director of Operations
Manages day-to-day operations across all programs. From food hamper logistics to event coordination, Kate ensures everything runs seamlessly.
Seniors Connect
Led by seniors, for seniors
Our Seniors Connect program is shaped at every step by the older adults it serves.
A Seniors Advisory Circle of community members aged 55+ helps plan activities, recruit volunteers, and review what's working. Senior volunteers lead the friendly visits, run the coffee mornings, deliver the meals, and co-host the elder abuse awareness workshops alongside local partners.
Younger volunteers from local high schools and colleges are paired with seniors for intergenerational mentoring — tech help, storytelling sessions, homework support both ways. The point isn't charity. It's connection.
Interested in joining the Seniors Advisory Circle, volunteering as a senior peer visitor, or referring a senior to the program? Get in touch.