Past Charities Supported 2010
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto: Creating community with Care to Share
Oakville, ON: For many Aboriginal people living and visiting the GTA, the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, is one of the first places they visit. As a cultural meeting place, the Centre itself is a way to stay connected to the Aboriginal community.
The Centre offers a wide range of cultural programs and activities based on Aboriginal traditions and teachings. As November's Care to Share recipient AtlasCare donated $1,000 to support its Children's Program which teaches participants Aboriginal values and practices through activities such as, the making of traditional masks, regalia and dream-catchers.
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Care to Share supports Halton Women's Place
Oakville, ON: As the only women's shelter in the Halton region, Halton Women's Place sees over 800 physically, emotionally, financially and sexually abused women and 1,000 dependent children come through its doors every year.
"I was amazed at the number of people who rely on the critical services Halton Women's Place provides," says Roger Grochmal, AtlasCare President and CBO. "We are so very grateful to be able to contribute to the safety and well-being of women and children in our community through our Care to Share program."
As October's Care to Share recipient, AtlasCare donated $1,000 to the organization, which will be used to run its art therapy program.
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Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships: Connected online and in life
Oakville, ON: For seniors living in long-term care facilities or simply a long way from family and friends, staying connected can be a real challenge. Add to that the complexities of navigating and communicating in today's online world, seniors can feel more isolated than ever.
Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships, through its Seniors in Cyberspace program, connects tech-savvy youth with seniors who want to learn the ropes of researching online, or simply sending emails. As September's Care to Share recipient, AtlasCare is donating $1,000 to the organization with the funds supporting this particular program.
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JWIC supported in its mission to end violence against women
Creating a community where women live in a spirit of tolerance, safety and security requires the dedication of a wide network. Jewish Women International of Canada (JWIC) was supported in sustaining this community through its selection as the August recipient of the AtlasCare Care to Share program.
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Oakville Y gets a lift from Care to Share Program
A $1,000 donation from AtlasCare's Care to Share program will help bring the YMCA of Oakville a little closer to meeting the goals of its Strong Kids Campaign.
The YMCA of Oakville is a charity dedicated to giving all kids the opportunity to grow and play. This leading Canadian charity focuses on supporting children in every way, from providing financial assistance so that a child can go to camp to helping teenagers find work.
"We are thrilled to receive this donation towards our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign", said Darryl McKenzie, President and CEO of the YMCA of Oakville.
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The Dam Gets a Boost from Care to Share Program
With the sweltering days of July upon us, many are seeking refuge from the heat and humidty at community centres. The Dam is one drop-in centre focused specifically on the needs of at-risk youth and young moms. With a $1000 donation from Atlascare's Care to Share Program, the Dam can continue to provide cool comfort and other much-needed support to youth in Mississauga.
"We are very excited about being chosen," says Carol Reist, Executive Director of the Dam. "This donation will allow us to continue providing our summer programming - giving youth somewhere to go every day, and hopefully keeping them out of trouble."
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All-A-Board: River Restaurant - AtlasCare's first Care to Share Recipient!
With construction limiting accessibility and the economy making a slow comeback, a $1000 donation could not have come at a better time for the first recipient of AtlasCare's Care to Share program - All-A-Board Youth Ventures' River Restaurant.
"We are absolutely thrilled All-A-Board was chosen as the inaugural recipient of our monthly donation, especially given the organization's current situation" says Roger Grochmal, AtlasCare President and CBO.
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