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2019 M-B Award - Greater Toronto
Fundraiser Enablement Team
This team spearheaded a multi-faceted collection of initiatives to support the success of United Way’s fundraising activities. Nicole and Mary’s creative thinking and Stefanie’s adult learning expertise fuelled innovation—helping to train United Way fundraisers, while also welcoming and inspiring others across the organization to be part of our fundraising success. Team members: Mariane Asma, Joanna […]
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2019 M-B Award - Greater Toronto
BMO Inclusive Local Economic Opportunities Initiative Team
This team brought to life our first multi-year co-creation initiative with a major corporate donor. The result was a partnership with BMO designed to create inclusive local economic opportunities across the region. The team showed how departments can integrate internally and align in how we approach our work—creating meaningful experiences for donors and greater community impact. […]
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2019 M-B Award - Greater Toronto
Sarah Chandler
Sarah transformed our York Region Office into a bright, modern workspace that brings to life United Way’s culture and values. From planning and negotiating to organizing and setting up the new space, Sarah remained upbeat and focused throughout. Sarah ensured timelines were met, staff input was considered and never hesitated to roll up her sleeves.
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2019 Team Achievement Award - Greater Toronto
PARC Systems Change Team
The Systems Change Team at Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC) aims to address the underlying causes of poverty with a particular attention to geographically concentrated poverty in Parkdale. The team supports member-based programs, such as Knowledge is Power and the PARC Ambassador Program; community-based projects, such as the Coop Cred Program and Parkdale People’s Economy; and […]
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2019 Team Achievement Award - Greater Toronto
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Team
Delivering the largest program at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, the members of the Social Support team work diligently each day not only to provide access to basic resources like food and clothing, but to build rapport with every individual who comes to the program. They provide support to more than 320 households each week […]
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2019 Team Achievement Award - Greater Toronto
COSTI Immigrant Services Team
The goal of this team is to provide mobile, wrap-around, empowerment-based intensive case management and clinical mental health services to government-assisted refugees in the GTA. The team has always demonstrated consistent commitment to the refugees they serve. However, since 2015, the team has surpassed everyone’s expectations. Between November 2015 and March 2016, over 2,000 Syrian […]
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2019 Partnership Award - Greater Toronto
Dalu Ndlovu
Dalu developed and implemented the first opioid in-patient treatment program in Vaughan. He leads a team of ten who create community support services that enhance access to opioid treatment programs. Dalu has initiated partnerships with more than 15 schools and agencies to provide awareness and support to individuals who are struggling with mental health and […]
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2019 Partnership Award - Greater Toronto
Nealia Lewis
About 10,000 people in the Region of Peel access housing services each year and 75% of them are men. As Intake worker, Nealia works collaboratively with a variety of agencies across Peel to secure suitable housing for men experiencing homelessness because of mental health and addiction. Nealia’s positive interactions with community partners make her a […]
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2019 Partnership Award - Greater Toronto
Julian Carvajal
Julian promotes and celebrates diversity daily at Art Starts. He is deeply committed to social justice and recognizes that to have the deepest impact on our communities, he needs the best possible support and expertise. Partnerships are central to Julian’s work. Art Starts says that each new partnership Julian brings to the table deepens their […]
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2019 Leadership Award - Greater Toronto
Sureya Ibrahim
Sureya is a graduate of the Immigrant Women Integration Program and currently works as Supervisor of Community Connections – but most people in Regent Park know her as the “Mayor”. She is widely recognized as a community leader, serving on the boards of directors for local charities and community groups. Sureya cofounded Regent Park Mothers […]
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