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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 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Corey Wright
As a Transition Support Worker of the John Howard Society and a volunteer with 902ManUp, Corey has been involved intensively in his community since his release from incarceration. His participation in an improvised play was a key activity that created community support for 902ManUp, an organization of “real men giving real time making real change”. […]
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Kevin Little
In his ten years as Community Outreach Facilitator with the Public Good Society of Dartmouth, Kevin has assisted more than 1,900 clients by connecting them with services they need to better their lives. There are few people in downtown and north end Dartmouth who do not know him. A valued, collaborative community partner, Kevin receives […]
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Kari Plaggenborg
In the words of her award nominator, “Kari makes you feel like you are never a problem, it’s never a burden, and she absolutely will do whatever she can for you.” Kari specializes in leading programs that are inclusive, safe and joyful for people with a wide range of abilities. Creative and caring, she leaves no one behind…
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Jessie Dale
Jessie Dale is coordinator of the Mobile Food Market, which brings healthy, high quality, affordable foods to Halifax neighbourhoods with food access issues. When she discovered that some seniors could not make the short trip to the Titus Park summer market, Jessie hopped into action and wrote her first ever grant to secure funds to […]
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Dave Green
Dave is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who founded FUNSports to help kids from marginalized communities gain access to a wider range of sports. The inspiration came when he helped a long-term friend raise her two sons in Uniake Square. He quickly recognized that there was a lack of funding for underprivileged communities when […]
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Bonnie Hill
Bonnie is the live-in residence coordinator at Supportive Housing for Young Mothers where she responds to the needs of SHYM moms after hours and on weekends. Bonnie’s caring nature means she goes above and beyond her job description on a regular basis: organizing a sewing program, teaching residents about preparing healthy food, child-minding while a […]
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2019 Dedication Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Bev Candham
Bev is co-executive director of our Halifax-Dartmouth branch, where she manages two social clubs. She works tirelessly to ensure the clubs have the necessary resources to operate effectively, always putting people first. Everyone around her is inspired to work for change because Bev “walks the talk.” One minute she may be participating in a kitchen […]
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