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Communities Across the Nation Thank Volunteers
Canadians are great philanthropists. They contribute to social causes not only with their money, but also their time. According to the Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 45% of the population, aged 15 years and older, volunteered their time to charities and other non-profit...
Canada Leads the way in Earth Hour 2008
Earth Hour was a huge global success! On Saturday, March 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. people around the world turned out their lights for Earth Hour, sending a very strong message to our government, and governments around the world, that we need to take action on climate change now. Beginning in Tel...
Tamils and Singhalese Celebrate New Year
Proudly wearing the mantle of the most multicultural city in the world means Torontonians are continuously in the process of learning about and living with the richness of cultural diversity. As a world class metropolis, we need to understand how ethnic holidays and observances are not only unique...
Health Care Expo Showcases Breast Health and Nutrition Awareness
St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre was pleased to participate in two major provincially-sponsored events this week, Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo and the Aging at Home Innovations Showcase April 22-23. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the expo and showcase are jointly hosted by...
St. Paul's Staff Nominated for Nightingale Awards
We are pleased to announce two nurses from St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre have been nominated for a Nightingale Award. Agnes Lau and Sherry Mok have each been nominated for the 2008 Nightingale Awards sponsored by the Toronto Star. The Nightingale Awards, named after famed 19th century nursing...
St. Paul's Awarded Community Grants
St. Paul’s is pleased to announce that it has received two New Horizons for Seniors grants funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, M.P for Scarborough-Agincourt presented St. Paul’s staff, senior activists and community partners with two cheques from...
St. Paul's Earns Accreditation
St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre is pleased to announce that we have received accreditation from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Removed
St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre has received a two-year grant from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to provide breast cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection workshops in Scarborough.
Volunteer Social Celebrates Friendship
In spite of the freezing temperatures, over 50 volunteers and clients attended St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre’s annual Friendly Visiting Social Tea Saturday, December 15, 2007. The event was a chance for everyone to show their appreciation and celebrate the bonds of friendship between volunteers and...
St. Paul's Recognizes High School Volunteers
St. Paul’s Community Services for Seniors recognized the contributions of its high school volunteers with a BBQ and presentation of certificates on August 23, 2007. The summer students were fulfilling their community service hours as part of the Ministry of Education’s Community Involvement...Pages
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