Volunteers in Action – Oneida Baxhia
Volunteers make a difference for those with arthritis questions, and Oneida Baxhia is a volunteer who has been on both sides. She knows firsthand the value of the Arthritis Society’s Arthritis Line. “A lot of the callers are grateful for it,” she says. “They call in because they’re lost and …
Volunteers in Action – Sophie Sawler
When StFX student Sophie Sawler saw that the residents of Koster Huis, a Small Options home in her home community of Mabou, NS, were unable to work due to COVID-19, the fourth year BASc Health student wanted to see if she could do something to help. That was summer 2020. …
Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
An insight into the many ways that volunteers contribute to the communities, help their fellow citizens, support their charities and non-profits, and lead the way in demonstrating a selfless approach to society’s needs and those in need. Passion, dedication and a commitment to community are the driving forces behind the …
Volunteer Impact: 138 Stories of Individuals in Action
BRITISH COLUMBIA Christopher McDougal Croner, Abbostford, British Columbia For the past 50 years, Christopher McDougal Croner has been delivering meals to clients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood as a volunteer driver with the Health and Home Care Society of BC’s Meals on Wheels Program. His dedication not only ensures the …
Some Serious Thoughts About Giving Tuesday
By Jennifer Robins I’m sitting here at my home office in mid-August writing this article, soaking up every last drop of the summer weather, family BBQs and visits to the beach. Even as we enjoy the last few days of this wonderful season, if my inbox is any indication, I …
Plaques which honor philanthropy: Dr. William T. Grenfell & the International Grenfell Association
The Grenfell Plaques Site is situated behind Grenfell House Museum on Tea House Hill, overlooking the Town of St. Anthony in Newfoundland. It is the burial site of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, his wife and four of their medical missionary colleagues, whose cremated remains are entombed in a large boulder to …
Top Tips for Successful Mobile Fundraising Events
By Ella Jacques As we emerge from 16 months of lockdowns and distancing, Givergy’s ambition is to ensure that each and every client sees a seamless and successful return to live events. Part of this means helping fundraisers understand one of the most powerful, yet underused tools at their disposal …