THIS YEAR,
members of the University of Toronto community are asked to SUPPORT THE UNITED
WAY of Greater Toronto’s largest fundraising campaign ever, which seeks to
achieve an OVERALL GOAL OF $108 MILLION for 2007!
U of T Campaign OBJECTIVES:
THIS YEAR,
members of the University of Toronto community are asked to SUPPORT THE UNITED
WAY of Greater Toronto’s largest fundraising campaign ever, which seeks to
achieve an OVERALL GOAL OF $108 MILLION for 2007!
U of T Campaign OBJECTIVES:
To revitalize the university community’s involvement
in the United Way campaign by INCREASING THE PARTICIPATION RATE to 15 per cent!
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MESSAGE FROM EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN CHAIR
VOLUNTEERS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
MESSAGE FROM EMPLOYEE
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Petra Jory
Last year — on the occasion of the United Way’s 50th anniversary — countless Toronto businesses and institutions rallied to exceed the city-wide campaign goal of $100 million! This incredible accomplishment was in great measure thanks to the staff, faculty and retirees of the University of Toronto. This year, I am honoured
to be the University’s United Way Employee Chair. I am thrilled to have the
opportunity to build further on last year’s tremendous effort, and I look
forward to working with Professor Michael R. Marrus,
Leadership Chair, and the 100 volunteers at U of T. In
2007, members
of the University of Toronto community will be asked to support the United Way of Greater Toronto’s largest fundraising campaign ever, which seeks to achieve an overall goal of $108 million for 2007!
The
December 21, 2007. Very soon, staff
and faculty at all three campuses will receive a United Way envelope containing
a pledge form and a pamphlet. The pamphlet explains how the United Way of Greater Toronto works in neighbourhoods across the city to develop and maintain the critical social supports for children, youth, newcomers, seniors and the homeless. With our support, the
Petra Jory Employee
Campaign Chair, United Way
P: 416-946-0245
P.S. Many thanks to Molly Yeomans, Employee Campaign Chair for 2006, for her dedication and commitment to last year’s United Way campaign
.
Professor Michael R. Marrus
I believe the United Way's
declared mission to "improve lives and build community by engaging
individuals and mobilizing collective action," is a commitment to which
many at the University of Toronto should subscribe. As the University's United Way Leadership Chair
since 2001, I have had the responsibility of promoting and steering our
campus-wide fundraising efforts for an organization that contributes to
building a healthier and safer city – the city of which we are such an integral
part. Thanks to the generous
contributions from colleagues from the university's three campuses and beyond,
we were leaders among educational institutions in 2006, raising $804,000 to
support the United Way's vital community efforts and its 200 associated
agencies. Every individual who donated or volunteered to help run the campaign
was a part of this success. We have done
well in the past. But I believe that we can do even better. The key to reaching
the United Way's fundraising challenge of $108 million for 2007 is to increase
the number of individuals participating in the campaign. This category, participation, where our
university ranked third among educational institutions, would most benefit from
an improvement on last year's rate of just 13 per cent. To the extent
individually possible, I invite all colleagues — retirees, faculty and staff —
to support the 2007 United Way campaign. If you have not supported the United
Way in the past, please consider making a gift this year. In the coming weeks you will receive a United
Way pledge card. Please do what you can for this eminently worthy cause.
With all good wishes,
Michael R. Marrus,
Leadership Chair University of Toronto United Way
FAST AND EASY WAYS TO DONATE
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BY TELEPHONE: 416-946-0245
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For payroll deduction
or for credit card donation:
1
Call the secure
2
Follow the prompt Your carbon copy of
the pledge form will be mailed to you.
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BY E-MAIL: unitedway@utoronto.ca
FOR CREDIT CARD, INDICATE:
1.
Type of card
2.
Number (16 digits)
3.
Expiry date
4.
Amount: one time or equal payments: monthly, quarterly or
semi-annually
5.
Your mailing address
6.
Your telephone #
7.
Your employee ID #
Your carbon copy
of the pledge form will be mailed to you.
FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION, INDICATE:
1.
Amount per pay period
2.
Your mailing address
3.
Your telephone #
4.
Your employee #
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New first-time gifts of $1,000 or more will be matched by the D’Alessandro
Family Leadership Challenge Grant and for renewing donors, the Leadership
Challenge Grant will double the amount of your increase.
§
A donation of publicly traded shares is not subject to any
capital gains tax and may be an alternative choice for giving.
WHEN YOU fill out your form, please take a moment to
consider donating by payroll deduction — IT COSTS LESS to administer.
A little from each
pay-cheque can add up to a generous yearly contribution and you won’t have to
search for a tax receipt this spring; your T4 will do.
$150
provides one hour of personal care (bathing, dressing) to six
frail seniors, allowing them to live independently in their own homes.
$422.66
provides homework help to four youth once a week for 40
weeks, helping them improve their grades at school and increase their chances
for success in life.
$600
allows six women who have been abused and their children to
attend an eight-week support group to help them rebuild their lives after
fleeing violence.
$1,025
allows a newcomer teen from a low-income family to
attend an after-school program three days a week for a year, with English
language training, homework tutorials and sessions on social and communications
skills.
PATHWAYS TO UNITED WAY
PROFESSOR PEKKA K.
SINERVO, F.R.S.C.
Professor, Physics
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science Vice-Provost (First-Entry Programs)
My family has been giving to the
PROFESSOR IAN ORCHARD
Professor, Biology Vice-President, University of Toronto Principal,
“United, we are stronger,” is the motto for the
ANONYMOUS U OF T
PROFESSOR
I contribute because I
believe I’ve had enormous good fortune in life and that I have a moral
obligation to share some of this good fortune (probably more than I currently do)
with those who have not had the same advantages. As a general rule, I divide my
charitable contributions between international assistance (Oxfam) and support
at the local level. The
PROFESSOR ANTHONY
WENSLEY
Associate Professor, Information Systems and Accounting,
In one sense I find it difficult to explain why I support the
PROFESSOR SYLVIA
BASHEVKIN
Principal,
Why do I give to the
A DONOR IN THE FACULTY
OF MUSIC
In my involvement with the
SAROSH JAMAL
Geo Computing & IT
Specialist, Department of Geography
Staff
co-Chair for the United Way Campaign 2007,
P: (905) 569-4497 E: sarosh.jamal@utoronto.ca
As this year’s Employee Chair for the
PROFESSOR CLARE
HASENKAMPF
Associate Professor,
Biological Sciences,
A donation to the
VOLUNTEERS MAKE
ALL THE DIFFERENCE
United Way Canvassers for
the 2007 Campaign
Without you,
there would be no way
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FACULTY OF ARTS & SCIENCE |
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Cell & Systems Biology |
Sue Taylor |
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Chemistry |
Ken Hine |
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Classics |
Ann-Marie Matti |
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Computer Science |
Kolden
Simmonds |
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Dean’s Office |
Ida Ferrinho |
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East Asian Studies |
Celia Sevilla |
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Economics |
need representative |
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English |
Cecilia Martino and Sangeeta
Panjwani |
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Fine Art |
Joanna Wainman |
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Geography |
Donna Jeynes |
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Geology |
Silvanna
Papaleo |
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History |
Vicky Dingillo |
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Italian Studies |
Gloria Cernivivo |
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Mathematics |
Jemima Merisca |
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Philosophy |
need representative |
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Physics |
need representative |
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Political Science |
Nelson Wiseman |
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Registar’s
Office |
Angie Calabrese |
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COLLEGES |
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Innis |
Natasha Mendonca |
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New |
Aldo Sdao |
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Trinity |
Herma
Joel |
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The Rev. Dr. Dana Fisher |
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University |
need representative |
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Jennifer McCann |
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Woodsworth |
Barbara Track |
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ENGINEERING |
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Aerospace Studies |
need representative |
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Chemical |
Arlene Fillatre |
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Civil |
Eva Kuhn, Nelly Pietropaolo |
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Electrical & Computer |
Prof. Wai Tung Ng |
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Mechanical & Industrial |
need representative |
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Material Science and Engineering |
need representative |
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Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering |
need representative |
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MEDICINE |
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Anesthesia |
need representative |
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Banting
And Best Department of Medical Research |
Sandra Grant |
s.grant@utoronto.ca |
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Biochemistry |
Mike Folinas |
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Department of Medical Imaging |
Amy Shea |
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Div. of Comparative Medicine |
Diana Hiesl |
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Continuing Education |
Susan Rock |
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Family & Community Health |
Iva
Berlekovic |
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Laboratory Medicine & Pathology |
Louella
D'Cunha |
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Nutritional Sciences |
Vijay Chetty |
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Paediatrics |
need representative |
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Physiology |
Paula Smellie |
paula.smellie@utoronto.ca |
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Psychiatry |
Diane Granato |
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Research |
need representative |
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Public Health Sciences |
Danny Lopez |
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Speech & Language Pathology |
Tina Abbatino |
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Surgery |
Nancy Calabrese-Condo |
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OTHER FACULTIES |
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Architecture, Landscape, and Design |
need representative |
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Dentistry |
Donna Crossan |
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Forestry |
Ian Kennedy |
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Information Studies |
Joe Cox |
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Law |
Susan Barker |
susan.barker@utoronto.ca |
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Nursing |
need representative |
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Management |
Diane Hughes-Leacock |
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Music |
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Pharmacy |
Paul Grootendorst |
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Physical Education and Health |
Candace Bernstein |
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Social Work |
Contact - Lily Wong, Business Officer |
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OISE/UT |
need representative |
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CENTRES, INSTITUTES & SCHOOLS |
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Criminology |
Lori Wells |
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Drama |
Luella Massey |
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Graduate Studies |
Donna Gutauskas |
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Medieval Studies |
Grace Desa |
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Astrophysics |
need representative |
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ADMINSTRATION & STUDENT SERVICES |
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Admissions & Awards |
need representative |
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Career Centre |
need representative |
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Computing & Network Services |
Clara Pereira |
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Division of Univesity
Advancement |
Jacqueline Raaflaub +
Brendan Dellandrea |
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Dept. of Facilities & Services |
Stan Szwagiel |
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Grounds Services |
Susanne Doyle |
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Human Resources and Equity |
Barb Movrin |
barb.movrin@utoronto.ca |
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Joanna Davis |
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Utilities & Building Operations |
Bob Ross |
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Mail Services |
Leslie Barcza |
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Dept. of Capital Projects |
Michael Baker |
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Campus Services |
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Caretaking Services |
Michael Peterson |
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Caretaking Services - Night Staff |
need representative |
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Campus Community Police Service |
Peter Franchi |
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Governing Council |
need new representative: Contacted - Ms. Silvia Rosatone, Manager of Convocations |
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Health Service |
need new representative: Contact - Royane Caldwell, Office Manager |
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Hart House |
Gail Skikevitch |
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Library (Central) Administration |
Gabriela Bravo |
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Gerstein Science Information Centre |
Askari
Husain |
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Student Life: Centre for Community Partnerships
(CCP), Student Life Programs, and Accessibillity
Services |
Audrey Fong |
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Strategic Communications |
Sherifa
Mohamed |
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Employee Co/Chairs |
Sarosh Jamal, |
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Amorell
Saunders |
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Apologies for any omissions - canvassers are
still being actively recruited. Please contact us with your revisions. If you
would like to represent your department as a United Way Canvasser, please
contact 946 0245 or email |
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U
of T Canvassers are the front-line volunteers within
the employee campaign.
They
are ambassadors for
The following agencies reflect the needs of an entire city but
are the neighbours to our three campuses…
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ST. GEORGE: |
sex and sexuality,
special services for recover from addictions but provides |
forums, cultural
sensitization and |
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The Canadian Hearing
Society |
young parents and
training for other support based on individual recovery |
appreciation,
English language |
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271 Spadina Rd. |
service providers in the |
classes to
newcomers, information |
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Provides services
that enhance the |
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and referrals. |
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independence of
deaf, deafened and |
Second Mile Club of
Toronto University Settlement Recreation |
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hard of hearing
people and encourage |
350-340 College St.,
Suite 350 Centre |
Vita Centre |
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prevention of hearing loss. |
Provides community
support services 23 Grange Rd. |
47 Queen St. S. |
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to adults 55+,
disabled persons 18+ Serves the needs of more than |
Assists pregnant
women through |
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Child Development
Institute |
and their caregivers
by offering a wide 30,000 users annually through |
information and referrals,
residential |
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197 Euclid Ave. |
range of community-and facility-diverse areas such as daycare, |
care, life skills
development and |
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Multi-service agency
providing child |
based services to
encourage settlement services, employment |
supportive counselling.
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development,
parenting, children's |
individuals to
maintain their counselling, senior services, youth |
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mental health, early
intervention and |
independence in the community.
programming and English language |
UNIVERSITY OF
TORONTO |
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family violence services. |
classes. |
SCARBOROUGH: |
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St. Stephen’s
Community House |
Aisling Discoveries Child
and Family |
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Community Living
Toronto |
260 Augusta Ave. Volunteer Centre of
Toronto |
Centre |
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20 Spadina Rd. |
Operating with a
staff of more than 344 Bloor St. W., Suite 404 |
325 Milner Ave.,
Suite 110 |
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Supports many people
with |
150 people and with
the support of Promotes volunteerism and connects |
Multi-service child
and family centre |
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intellectual
disabilities, each with |
almost 400
volunteers, St. Stephen’s thousands of people each year to |
for children 4-12
years who are |
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their own unique
dreams and |
provides services
for more than volunteer opportunities at more than |
unable to attend
regular school |
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aspirations. This agency works
with |
32,000 people a
year. St. Stephen’s 4,000 not-for-profit organizations. In |
programs because of
emotional or |
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both children and
adults and provides |
addresses the most pressing
issues in addition to assisting many |
behavioural problems. |
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a variety of
programs and supports |
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that are aimed at
maximizing a person’s independence. |
A “dodge ball
tournament” between students and staff at the |
Centre for Information
& Community Services of Ontario |
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JOSEPH L. ROTMAN
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT RAISED |
3852 Finch Ave. E.,
Suite 310 |
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Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC) |
$8,500 for the
United Way in 2006. |
A diverse and inclusive
multi-service agency that strengthens communities |
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750 Spadina Ave. |
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by providing cost
effective, culturally |
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The Miles Nadal JCC is dedicated to |
ENGINEERING STUDENTS
ALSO RAISED $3,500 for the |
sensitive and
professional services |
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serving the community, cultural, educational and recreational needs of downtown
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2006 United Way Campaign at the University with two exciting events — a Car Smash for United Way and an auction. |
empowering immigrants and refugees
to settle and integrate into Canadian society as full and active citizens. |
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services are guided
by Jewish values |
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and are open to all
members |
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East Metro Youth
Services |
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regardless of race,
origin or religious |
its community —
poverty, hunger, organizations to obtain qualified |
1200 Markham Rd.,
Suite 200 |
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affiliation. |
homelessness,
unemployment, volunteers, an important objective of |
A community-based
children's mental |
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isolation, conflict and
violence, AIDS, the centre is to actively promote the |
health centre,
accredited by |
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Native Canadian
Centre of Toronto |
racism, youth
alienation and the concept and value of volunteerism to |
Children's Mental
Health Ontario, |
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16 Spadina Rd. |
integration of refugees and the
community and individuals. |
providing a range of
prevention, |
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Over the years, the
centre has |
immigrants. |
assessment and
diagnostic services, |
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provided services of
a social, |
UNIVERSITY OF
TORONTO |
as well as counselling, day treatment, |
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recreational,
cultural and spiritual |
Toronto Chinese
Community Services MISSISSAUGA: |
transitional support
and residential |
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nature. With more than
60,000 |
Association (TCCSA)
Canadian Hearing Society |
services. |
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people of native
ancestry living and |
310 Spadina Ave., Suite 301 2227 South Millway,
Suite 300 |
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working in the
Greater Toronto Area, |
TCCSA has been with
the United Way Services include: interpreting, |
East Scarborough Boys
and Girls Club |
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the centre still
remains the focal |
since 1984. It provides
settlement counselling, English language classes, |
100 Galloway Rd. |
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point for services
as well as a |
counselling, employment counselling, sign language classes, support and |
A place where east
Scarborough |
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gathering place for
other native |
ESL classes and
citizenship information services to deaf, |
children and youth,
from birth to 19, |
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agencies. |
preparation courses to newcomers.
deafened and hard of hearing people |
and their
caregivers, from all cultural |
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and the community. |
and economic
backgrounds, can |
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Native Child and
Family Services of |
Toronto Community
Hostel |
come to participate
in well-funded |
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Toronto (NCFST) |
191 Spadina Rd. Community Living Mississauga |
and powerfully
staffed social, |
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295 College St. |
An agency that
provides shelter, food 6695 Millcreek Dr., Unit 1 |
recreational and
educational |
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NCFST’s clients are single parents
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and clothing to the
homeless seven Supports individuals who have an |
programs. |
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with young children.
Many are |
days a week, 24 hours a
day. Their intellectual disability by providing |
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currently before the
child welfare |
clients include not
just single information, service co-ordination, |
Family Day Care
Services |
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courts. Some have children
in care |
individuals but entire
families. The community support, residential |
710 Progress Ave.,
Suite 1 |
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and wish to work
towards their return; |
hostel also provides
assistance with options, employment sources, |
An organization
founded in 1851, |
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most are poor,
isolated and suffer a |
immigration, legal,
educational and summer programs and social |
offering care and
education of |
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lack of support in
an environment |
financial problems. opportunities. |
children. |
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deemed insensitive
and inaccessible |
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to native people.
Sexual abuse, |
Transition House
Ontario March Of Dimes |
Malvern Family
Resource Centre |
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addiction problems
and family |
162 Madison Ave.
2227 South Millway, Suite 100 |
1371 Neilson Rd.,
Suite 219 |
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violence are common themes. |
Transition House is
a short-term Assists people with physical |
A multi-service
family resource |
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residence that
provides support to disabilities to achieve a meaningful |
centre. |
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Planned Parenthood
of Toronto |
men who are dealing
with addictions. and dignified life through greater |
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36B Prince Arthur
Ave. |
This agency has been
providing personal independence. Services |
Tropicana Community
Services |
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A fully accredited
community health |
service to Toronto
and Ontario since offered include employment services, |
Organization |
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centre, offering a
full range of |
1976 when it first
opened its assistive devices and attendant care |
670 Progress Ave.,
Suite 14 |
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primary healthcare
services, from |
residence on Madison Avenue. services. |
Provides culturally
appropriate social |
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physicals to STI
testing to counselling |
Transition House can
accommodate |
services in east
Toronto, focusing on |
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services to flu
shots, workshops on all |
17 people over the
age of 16. The Peel Multicultural Council |
the needs of youth and
the Caribbean |
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kinds of topics, a
peer-run phone, e- |
house offers a safe, substance-free 6630 Turner Valley Rd. |
and black communities. |
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mail and MSN chat
service for teens |
environment for
residents and does Provides race relations and |
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to answer all of
their questions about |
not prescribe to men
how they should employment equity workshops and |
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LINKS TO PARTNER
SITES
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/unitedway
http://www.unitedwaytoronto.com
Source: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BULLETIN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2007
