Category Archives: Good causes

Women In Philanthropy Event – Still Time to Register!

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

“How can women act upon their passions so that they can invest in their community in a way that has both impact and meaning?” This is the question being addressed at this important upcoming workshop being held on Friday, November … Continue reading →

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A Night For New Zealand Benefit Concert raised over $3,000

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: April 25, 2011 11:00 p.m. The April 16 2011 benefit concert at St. Matthew’s United Church on St. Clair in Toronto was a great success with over $3,000 in cash raised to support the victims of the recent earthquake … Continue reading →

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“A Night for New Zealand” Benefit Concert

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Updated April 30, 2011 6:40  p.m.   On February 21, 2011 a powerful 6.3 earthquake rocked Christchurch, New Zealand resulting in many fatalities and tremendous infrastructure devastation. Click here for a photoblog at MSNBC.  The funds raised from this upcoming benefit … Continue reading →

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Autumn Art Sale – Fundraiser for McMichael Canadian Art Gallery Volunteer Committee

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: March 24 2013 This annual McMichael Canadian Art Gallery Sale was held on October 24 2010. I had expected to guest-volunteer selling Canadian art (painting or sculpture) but my car was rear-ended on the way to the event! Hope … Continue reading →

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Good Food for All

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Help support the charitable organization The Stop  in Toronto’s west end by purchasing a copy of  their cookbook “Good Food for All – Seasonal Recipes from a Community Garden” (c. 2009) . The Stop which began as one of Canada’s first food … Continue reading →

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Help polish off Juvenile Diabetes

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

One of the many reasons I am proud to be an independent representative of Silpada Designs, Inc.  is their Polishing Off Juvenile Diabetes program. In conjunction with its independent reps, Silpada Designs will donate a portion of the proceeds of every sale … Continue reading →

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