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Events
United Way Greater Toronto Bhayana Family Foundation Awards November 18 2019
Sunday, March 22, 2020
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 […]
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United Way Halifax Bhayana Family Foundation Awards October 7 2019
Saturday, March 21, 2020
“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, […]
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Article by CBC online journalist Elizabeth Chiu on 2019 United Way Halifax/Bhayana Family Foundation Award Recipient Jessie Dale
Friday, March 20, 2020
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, […]
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At committee today: Pre-budget talk in Charlottetown, copyright and charitable giving on the Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2020
View the article: https://ipolitics.ca/2018/10/01/at-committee-today-pre-budget-talk-in-charlottetown-copyright-and-charitable-giving-on-the-hill/
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United Way Centraide Profiles the Bhayana Family Foundation Awards
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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 […]
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York Region.com profiles a United Way Greater Toronto/Bhayana Family Foundation 2019 Award Recipient Renee Flannery
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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 […]
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ImagineACity Blog – Discovering the “unsung heroes” of our community an interview with Raksha M. Bhayana
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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 […]
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Upcoming Events – Postponed
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Way of Calgary/Bhayana Family Foundation Award Ceremony, originally scheduled for May 27th, 2020, will be rescheduled. More details to come.
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Videos
MPP Sara Singh gives shout-out to St. Leonard’s Place Peel
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Brampton Centre MPP Sara Singh recognizes the tremendous work of the two 2019 Bhayana Award winners at St. Leonard’s Place Peel, an agency that serves vulnerable people “with grace and… dignity.”
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Councillor Josh Matlow thanks winners for “remarkable service”
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Ward 12 Councillor, Josh Matlow, expresses deep gratitude to all 2019 Bhayana Award winners in the City of Toronto: “You make our city stronger, you support residents, their quality of life.”
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