THUNDER BAY ISN’T SO BAD
I hear from a variety of sources that Thunder Bay is not such a good place; “the murder capital of Canada, shoplifting is rampant, homelessness,
January 19, 2026
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WELCOME TO MEMO MINISTRIES
Together We Can Save Lives
WELCOME TO
MEMO Ministries
MEMO is a ministry of Grace Evangelical Free Church of Thunder Bay. MEMO’s purpose has been to show the love of God through the provision of redundant hospital equipment and supplies to needy health care facilities. Since 2004, MEMO has shipped over 100 containers to Cuba, El Salvador, Liberia, Nicaragua, Uganda and Zimbabwe, totaling millions of dollars in equipment and saving countless lives along the way.
Cuba has opened up again for MEMO Ministry to ship medical and community support supplies to the Los Pinos Nuevos Seminary in Villa Clara province in central Cuba. We are so grateful to be working again with our Cuban brothers and sisters. MEMO continues to send supplies to the Zimbabwe Gecko Society who support nationals
MEMO is pleased to state that there is no paid staff and is completely run by volunteers so that every dollar donated goes entirely to support the work.
Explore our website to learn more about the work of MEMO and consider donating to this efficient, effective and exciting ministry today!
Things You Can Supply
Medical supplies, School supplies clothing, sewing machines, tools, computers and office furniture/equipment and more….ask us!
Next Shipment
- Next shipment Spring 2026.
- Ongoing shipments: Tourists to Varadero Cuba carrying extra bag of urgent supplies. If you are going to Varadero call Jerome at 807 627 6360 for details
Volunteer
Help needed: orientation available for all volunteers.
Join this life-changing ministry.
TEAM MEMBERS
Volunteer Leadership
Dr. Jerome Harvey
Associate Director
Karen Parker
Office Coordinator
Thomas Baxter
Operations Manager
David March
Material Coordinator
21 Years in operation
110 Containers
30 Million - Value of content shipped
FROM THE BLOG
News & Articles
MEMO’s 2025 in Review
Dear MEMO supporters, It is time to reflect on what has been accomplished in 2025 and what, with the Lord’s help, we hope to accomplish
January 19, 2026
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MEMO – A Thunder Bay Success Story with a Big International Footprint
MEMO – or Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity, is a charity that originally started in Thunder Bay, went national, and has now returned home. Started in
June 24, 2025
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Giving Eyesight to the Blind
This is the story of how people working together across North America and especially in Northwestern Ontario are making it possible for patients in Cuba,
June 24, 2025
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Cuba: Container #108 Update
Dear MEMO supporter, There is so much bad news these days I wanted to send you this report in the hope it cheers you up
January 17, 2025
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2024 Fundraiser Report
Hello MEMO Supporter, On the evening of Sunday Sept 29th two hundred MEMO supporters gathered to celebrate 20 years of “Serving Saving Succeeding Together”. We
November 18, 2024
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