, /PRNewswire/ – As devastating wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, a Canadian ministry has emerged as an unexpected source of hope and support for thousands of affected Americans. The Crossroads Prayer Centre, based in Burlington, Ontario, has been flooded with calls from California residents seeking spiritual support during what has become the most destructive fire in LA history.
“In times of crisis, faith knows no borders,” says Cheryl Weber, Director of Crossroads Cares and 100 Huntley Street Co-Host. “Our Prayer Partners are providing crucial emotional and spiritual support to people who have lost everything.”
The fires, which have claimed at least ten lives and forced 180,000 residents to evacuate, have created unprecedented demand for the Canadian prayer ministry’s services. California residents placed over 32,000 calls to the Prayer Centre in 2024, representing 17% of all U.S. calls.
Among the powerful stories emerging is that of Elizabeth, a Canadian Prayer Partner whose brother, a celebrated film composer in Altadena, California…