Remember to support dementia when others can't ... Time for a Cup of Tea - MARCH 2 - MAD HATTER TEA PARTY 1-8 March 2014 Time for a Cup of Tea - Mmm, is there anything better than a cup of tea? No matter what, it just seems to make everything better! And that's what Dementia are working to do: make things better for both people with dementia and their carers. There are millions of people in the world with dementia. People with dementia gradually lose their memory. This can mean … [Read more...]
25 Americans Who Gave Most Money In 2013, Lorre White
February 13, 2014 by
The Americans Who Gave Away The Most Money In 2013 1. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Total:$992.2 million Recipients: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Who gave away the most money of any American last year? Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, 29, and wife Priscilla Chan, 28, who donated nearly $1 billion to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. That gift made up a sizable chunk of the $7.7 billion the top 50 Americans gave away to philanthropic causes in 2013, according … [Read more...]
Athena Gepte, Emergency Response Coordinator ACCORD
February 6, 2014 by
I'm writing today because I want to coordinate a surprise for my colleagues and volunteers responding to the typhoon here in the Philippines and I'm hoping to get your help. All you need to do is hit reply to this email to send a note of thanks to those who are giving their time to help. Just let them know what their work means to you. I'll make sure your note gets delivered into their hands where you're sure to boost spirits all around. One of the most remarkable aspects of working … [Read more...]
‘Women Empowering Women’, IWD Dinner & Show , MARCH 8
January 27, 2014 by
HOW ARE WE GOING TO CELEBRATE - YOU ASK? Fully Catered Buffet Dinner, Open Wine Service, Dessert Table, with the best coffee, tea, more ... Surprise & Delight Door Prize! , Amazing Silent Auction, 50-50 DRAW, WIN FREE TICKETS!!! Opening Dinner Prayer & Performance - Brenda MacIntyre ( The Song Woman ) Keynote speak, Frances Nunziata shares Her Story of over 25 years as a woman in public service. Special performance by Damidance.com - a wonderful Salsa Show. Medicine … [Read more...]
Dining in the Dark Gala supporting CNIB – FEB 28
January 19, 2014 by
LOCATION: HEINZTMAN HO-- USE - THORNHILL, ON TICKET INQUIRIES HERE About Us CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. To do that, our dedicated specialists work with people of all ages in their own homes, communities or local CNIB offices – providing the personalized … [Read more...]
Bridge to Freedom Foundation, celebrates Light the Way GALA – JAN 11
December 23, 2013 by
Bridge to Freedom Foundation (BTFF) was founded only a few short years ago and while we are still very much a start-up organization, we are growing every day. Baby Steps: We began with a vision in 2008, and in 2009, it became a dream as BTFF was born on paper. Then in 2010, that dream began to gel into a reality. In January 2010, BTFF took its first baby steps to let the world know its mission to help survivors of modern day slavery lead thriving lives. That first public step was creating … [Read more...]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is His Celebrated Legacy
December 5, 2013 by
Message from The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa will shortly make further official announcements. 'We want to express our sadness at this time. No words can adequately describe this enormous loss to our nation and to the world'. We give thanks for his … [Read more...]
Ormoc City, a port city in the Philippines – Take Action!
November 11, 2013 by
I arrived by boat in Ormoc City, a port city in the Philippines. One step onto the ground and you know it's a disaster zone. It's all destroyed. Typhoon Haiyan has destroyed everything. Tin roofing sheets are hanging off trees like wet cardboard. Electric poles were broken like toothpicks. And amidst the wreckage, the people are growing desperate. It's now very hot, and people are parched. Some officials just came and told us that people have been breaking into shops, … [Read more...]
Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
October 28, 2013 by
The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations to raise public awareness of violence against women. It has been observed on November 25 each year since 2000. What do people do? Various activities are arranged around the world to draw attention to the need for continuing action to eliminate violence against women, projects to enable women and their … [Read more...]
