Our team

Many hands, one love.

At One Love, our directors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors work side by side to serve families across the GTA.

We are rooted in goodwill and guided by our motto: Love has no barriers.

The One Love team together at the Pepperpot festival
Leadership

The people who lead our work

Our leadership team guides One Love's programs and partnerships, and works alongside our volunteers every month.

  • Portrait of Habeeb Alli

    Habeeb Alli

    CEO & Founder

    A Guyanese-Canadian author, Muslim chaplain, community organizer, and interfaith activist. He has served with the Canadian Council of Imams and written numerous books on Islam, poetry, and Guyanese culture.

  • Portrait of Alli Shaw

    Alli Shaw

    Director

    Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his service to the community. He led One Love’s response through the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering food hampers, hot meals, and support to seniors, and continues to serve refugees and vulnerable families.

  • Portrait of Meer Khan- Hamza

    Meer Khan- Hamza

    Director of Operations

    Hamza oversees the day-to-day operations behind One Love’s work, so families in need receive support with compassion, care, and dignity.

  • Juliane Martin

    Director & Finance Officer

    A Toronto chaplain and social justice advocate who oversees One Love’s finances and financial reporting.

What unites us

Rooted in goodwill, united in service

Our motto, Love has no barriers, shapes how we work together and how we serve every family, across every faith, culture, and background.

  • Unity

    Directors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors of every faith and background, working as one team.

  • Service

    We show up every month, from the first food drive to the last hamper delivered.

  • Goodwill

    Our work is given freely, rooted in goodwill and care for our neighbours.

  • Dignity

    Every family is welcomed with respect, whatever their story.

Our volunteers

The heart of One Love. Every hamper is collected, packed, and delivered by volunteers who give their time to serve others.

  • One Love volunteers holding certificates of appreciation for the One Love Table Food Hamper Drive, beside a One Love Family Services banner

    Our Volunteers Recognized

  • Volunteers in red vests with Habeeb Alli at the Ramadan interfaith dinner, a One Love Gala

    Our volunteers

  • A guest receiving a certificate of appreciation at the Ramadan interfaith dinner, a One Love Gala

    A night of appreciation

Join the team

There is a place for you here

We welcome the time, skills, and support of every individual and company that shares our goodwill.

Give your time

Help at a monthly food drive, packing day, or distribution. No experience needed.

Volunteer With Us

Share your skills

Skilled volunteers help us reach more families. We especially welcome:

  • Drivers
  • Grant writing
  • Event organizing

and other skills you would like to offer.

Offer Your Skills
Love has no barriers

Serve alongside us this month.

Every hour you give, every skill you share, and every gift you make helps a family put food on the table.