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Updates & Upcoming Events

Trail & Ale 2025 – Registration now open!

Registration for the Annual Trail and Ale for Rayjon is now open! 5 or 10 K, Walk or Run. Live or Virtual. Local craft beer, unique trail route, awesome merch, free kids' run and more! Participants 19+ receive 1 can of local craft beer and a beautiful...

The Domino Effect: How Global Decisions Are Impacting Local Communities

Part 1 - Haiti While we have countless inspiring stories of resilience from our partner communities in Haiti, the growing uncertainty around funding adds a bittersweet layer to these narratives. The recent cuts to U.S. foreign aid are already causing some serious...

DeGroot’s – Rayjon Plant Sale

Join us for the Annual Rayjon-DeGroot's plant sale Thursday, May 29 8AM-6PM Friday, May 30 8AM-6PM Saturday, May 31 8AM-6PM (*while supplies last) at DeGroot's Nurseries 1840 London Line in Sarnia We are once again offering beautiful, sun-loving and...

Rayjon’s Statement on the Rise of Anti-Haitian Hate

We at Rayjon are concerned about the increase of violent hatred towards immigrant communities, especially Haitian diaspora communities in the United States and Canada. This has come to the international spotlight following recent outrageous remarks regarding Haitian...

Welcoming our next Executive Director

We’re thrilled to share with our community of supporters that we have confirmed selection of Rayjon’s next Executive Director. Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Allison Kingston! Allison is not a new face to Rayjon. She has been an active volunteer...

Cap Haitian: Another Haiti

Cap Haitian: Another Haiti by Peterson Benjamin "There are these corners of land in Haiti, sheltered from decibels of erupting confusion, where dignity prevails."Did you know that the Republic of Haiti is not just Port-au-Prince? Haiti is also this tropical island...