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Ron White Kicks Off The Annual Shoe Drive

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Ron White is known for his amazing shoe designs, his stunning All Day Heels®collection, that feel as great as they look, and his fabulous boutiques, but he should also be known for his huge heart and his dedication to giving back. Seventeen years ago, Ron started his Annual Shoe Drive, which has since become the largest in Canada. Over the years, many of Ron’s celebrity friends have been there to show their support by donating signed shoes, including international stars such as Celine Dion, Matt Damon, and Kevin Spacey, as well as Canada’s own Jeanne Beker and Ben Mulroney, as well as CITYTV’s Dina Pugliese and Jennifer Valentyne. (more…)

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The 28th Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip for World Vision Canada

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

700 Dippers Braved Lake Ontario in Support of World Vision

The 28th Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip, Canada’s largest polar bear dip for charity, will help fund fresh water projects in Kahi, Rwanda, a World Vision Canada project. The day was ideal, although the temperature was frosty. The lake sparkled. The sun shone – and the snow covering Coronation Park, Oakville added to the festive and exuberant atmosphere! 700 enthusiastic Dippers were ready to plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario to raise funds for World Vision Canada.

As the story goes…. 28 years ago Trent and Todd Courage were teenagers with a hang-over from their New Years Eve party. Mom, Gayle Courage, likely told them to “go jump in the lake”. They did – and an idea was born! Every year since, friends and family have gone for a dip into the cold waters of Lake Ontario on New Year’s Day to raise monies for the charity of their choice, World Vision Canada. “Water for Water” has become their slogan; Fresh water for the 3000 children in Kahi, Rwanda!

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Whole Foods Annual Greeting Card Contest & Give & Grab Program

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Whole Foods Holiday Card Contest Winner, Julia Monteith

Whole Foods Market Oakville delights the senses with its holiday attire this holiday season. Friendly staff and tantalizing offerings create a mood of well-being and joy as you walk through the aisles of healthy organic food choices, tasty treats and well organized shelves. It is impossible to ignore just how lucky we are and “Whole Foods Market Oakville would like to take a moment to express its thanks to the people of Oakville for also considering those who could use help this holiday season.”

Whole Foods Market Oakville celebrates the holiday season with two initiatives that support local schools and the FareShare Food Bank; the 3rd Annual Greeting Card Contest and the Grab & Give program. Both programs are designed to engage the public and to create awareness of the opportunities to give and to celebrate the benefits of a community that works together for the good of all.

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Christmas is a Time for Giving: Ideas for Charitable Donation Gifts

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

Tracey & Robyn, founders of A Little Ray of Sunshine

Christmas is a time for giving and what better way is there to share the Christmas spirit than by donating to a Charity of your choice. Perhaps the Charities below will provide you with ideas for the perfect gift for you to give this Holiday Season.

“A Little Ray of Sunshine” is run by Robyn Travis and Tracey Mueller; two women who want to help improve mental health and morale by collecting donated flowers and floral arrangements from weddings, special/corporate events, funeral services, churches, grocery stores, nurseries, etc and repurpose those flowers into beautiful bouquets to be delivered to those patients that have no family, no friends, no support. They have formed a non-profit organization built on compassion for those patients less fortunate in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice centers. Everything is recycled from donated vases, floral supplies and of course the flowers.

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Lole Atelier – Donate a Coat and Help Make a Difference!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

The holiday season is a time for giving, and Lolë is proud to be committed to making a difference to those in need. Last year, Lolë launched the Yellow Label Initiative, an easy and effective way of helping those in the local community and spreading Lolë’s philosophy of sharing the love. Created as part of the brand’s involvement to socially responsible consumption, this year they are also pleased to announce that they have expanded the program throughout the US and Europe.

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