About A Tapestry of Kindness
Rick & Linda Maher – Founding Directors
A Tapestry of Kindness was founded by Rick and Linda Maher of Saint John, New Brunswick, with a simple but powerful mission: to weave together compassion, community and hope into a Tapestry of Kindness.
Partnering with Father Lukasz Sajac, OMI of the Catholic Church in Gjoa Haven, NU, and Billy Nimiqtaqtuq of Gjoa Haven, the ATOK team helped organize and distribute the first round of food hampers to families in need.
This effort marks the beginning of an ongoing initiative to bring practical support and heartfelt connection to remote northern communities. Each act of giving—each thread of kindness—strengthens the bond between people and reminds us that generosity knows no distance.
Together, we’re building a tapestry of kindness—one family, one community, and one act of care at a time.
ACTS OF KINDNESS IN ACTION
NUNATSIAQ NEWS
“Non-profit sends sea can full of food to Gjoa Haven in pilot project”
PENTICTON HERALD
“Over 200 food hampers given out in Gjoa Haven thanks to local business”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
– Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness
OUR TEAM
Rick Maher, Founding Director
Linda Maher, Founding Director
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
Through A Tapestry of Kindness, businesses can make a lasting impact by providing financial support to help source and deliver non-perishable food to Nunavut communities, strengthening food security and demonstrating a commitment to compassion and community.
Kindness Reaching the North in Gjoa Haven, NU