Jackie has been volunteering in the ministry at River’s Edge since the beginning. Jackie has worn many hats: she ran an in-home daycare during her children’s school years, she has been a primary school teacher, a business owner, and an office manager. Jackie is a mother of four and a grandmother of 14. Jackie loves the Lord, loves children and animals; those things drew Jackie to River’s Edge and have kept her passionate and committed to the ministry.

We are thankful that the Lord has directed Hannah’s path and brought her to share her talents at River’s Edge. Hannah is a hard-working and dedicated young woman who began her career at River’s Edge in 2020 as a student volunteer. She has worked at River’s Edge Farms for the last few summers, managing the strawberry and produce operations. Hannah’s high school years were spent in a homeschooling environment, and she is continuing her education by taking CCEF (Christian Counselling & Educational Foundation) courses. Hannah enjoys working with and learning about animals, and she loves spending time with the kids that she mentors.

Kate is first and foremost a child of God. Kate is also a wife, a mother of five, and a grandmother of six. Kate and her husband have fostered five children who moved on to adoption. In 2024, Kate graduated from Redeemer University with an Honours B.A. in psychology. Kate interned for a summer, working with children with neurodivergence. In 2025, Kate taught grade six at Timothy Christian School in Hamilton. Kate is passionate about “soul care” for children.