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Congratulatory video from John Tory, Mayor of Toronto

RBC – Celebrating the “invisible champions” in our communities

They come from all walks of life and different parts of the world. They carry with them a rich tapestry of personal experiences and they all pursue the same goal: to improve the lives of the people in their community, especially the vulnerable and the marginalized. They’re social services professionals, whose unfailing dedication has transformed […]

Philanthropic Foundations of Canada shares news about UW/BFF and adds videos to their Newsletter January 2020

BHAYANA FAMILY FOUNDATION: CELEBRATING THE INVISIBLE CHAMPIONS PFC member, Bhayana Family Foundation, has partnered with CharityVillage and the United Way to celebrate the invisible Everyday Heroes of the social services sector and bring their stories to light. Together they travelled across Canada to capture their stories on camera and create a series of video biographies […]

United Way Greater Toronto Bhayana Family Foundation Awards November 18 2019

News Release LOCAL COMMUNITY CHANGE MAKERS CELEBRATED. It’s a sector that reinforces crucial community safety net, but the people working the front-lines of the GTA’s community agencies don’t often get the public appreciation they so deserve. The Bhayana Family Foundation Awards recognize extraordinary contributions made by frontline staff and middle managers who are tackling #UNIGNORABLE […]

United Way Halifax Bhayana Family Foundation Awards October 7 2019

“Celebrating the unsung heroes of social change” “In 2018 and 2019, 14 individuals in Halifax were awarded $1,000 each for their dedication, innovation and creativity, leadership, teamwork and partnership. These awards recognize the role of professional development in employee renewal and retention. In a sector where staff members go above and beyond despite limited resources, […]

Article by CBC online journalist Elizabeth Chiu on 2019 United Way Halifax/Bhayana Family Foundation Award Recipient Jessie Dale

Halifax woman brings seniors, newcomers together through food When Jessie Dale saw a need to provide fresh, affordable produce to low-income seniors in Halifax who had a tough time getting around, she knew she needed to act. She started handing out her cellphone number to seniors to place their orders. Then she turned to newcomers, Syrian and Middle Eastern youth, […]

At committee today: Pre-budget talk in Charlottetown, copyright and charitable giving on the Hill

View the article: https://ipolitics.ca/2018/10/01/at-committee-today-pre-budget-talk-in-charlottetown-copyright-and-charitable-giving-on-the-hill/

United Way Centraide Profiles the Bhayana Family Foundation Awards

Incorporated in 2006, the Bhayana Family Foundation partners with United Ways across Canada to close the recognition gap for the human service sector. Their contributions to our society’s well-being  – and to our economy – are well-documented and immense. Yet all too often, the sector and its dedicated professionals are overlooked and undervalued. Our focus is to […]

York Region.com profiles a United Way Greater Toronto/Bhayana Family Foundation 2019 Award Recipient Renee Flannery

Richmond Hill woman fights stigma, pain of learning disabilities Renee Flannery knew something was not right with her son, Michel.  Learning to walk and ride a bicycle took him a long time.  In nursery school, learning the days of the week and colours was difficult for him.RELATED CONTENT So, Flannery got Michel tested for a learning […]

ImagineACity Blog – Discovering the “unsung heroes” of our community an interview with Raksha M. Bhayana

Discovering the “unsung heroes” of our community We often talk about the importance of a strong social safety net, or a circle of care that surrounds all of us—ensuring everyone has the help they need, when they need it and where they live. It’s this web of social supports, things like newcomer language services, mental health […]