Villa Charities Foundation hosted its 10th annual Giro ride on May 29. This year cyclists chose between two routes, both of which began and ended at Eagles Nest Golf Club: the 100-km “GranFondo” and the 60-km “MedioFondo.” Participants raised 110 per cent of their goal, bringing in over $230,000 to support Villa Charities’ programs and …
The Vitanova Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing addiction-related services, is now selling T-shirts to raise awareness and funds for its cost-free programs, including therapy services, individual counselling and shelter for individuals living in recovery from substance abuse. All net proceeds from the Vitanova T-shirt campaign will help to provide Vitanova with the critical support it …
In celebration of National Volunteer week, the City of Vaughan held its 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards this past April. The ceremony, which encouraged not-for-profit community organizations to nominate their most outstanding volunteers, recognized over 70 individuals for their efforts throughout the community. Enza Marzano-Pellegrini, principal of the Montessori School of Kleinburg, was among the honourees. …
Family-owned company Giant Tiger has raised over $100,000 to date for Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts. A fundraiser to “round your receipt up to the closest dollar” began on May 5 at Giant Tiger stores across Canada. The funds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal, an organization that has been …
Tony Bennett and his quartet put on a spectacular performance on April 2, as guests enjoyed the tastes of a gourmet dinner at the Liberty Grand. “An Evening with Tony Bennett” in support of Jazz.FM91 drew in a crowd at this year’s pinnacle fundraiser for the radio station, and featured the honourable jazz legend as …
Three hundred guests gathered at Palais Royale on Friday, May 6, where the Nanny Angel Network (NAN) hosted its first-ever “Angels and Heroes” fundraiser, featuring Michael Feinstein as the special guest entertainer. The NAN is a program that matches up “Angel” nannies who provide relief child-care for mothers undergoing cancer treatment, or those in recovery, …
The Better Beds Fundraising Campaign officially launched on May 19. The event raised close to $97,000 for the Villa Leonardo Gambin Residence, which brought them closer to their $560,000 fundraising goal. The Residence, which houses 168 seniors and adults with special needs, is seeking to replace 112 of their 180 beds. The home has already …
A fierce and friendly bowling competition took place on March 6 at Splitsville Woodbridge, formerly known as Woodbridge Bowl, and it was for a great cause. Hosted by A&B Courier Service Ltd. in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, the event raised an impressive $7,151 for the organization, which helps pair youths from …
After an award-winning 2015, AquaSpa Pools and Royal Stone Landscaping & Design are gearing up for another busy season of creating awe-inspiring backyard oases in Vaughan and the GTA. Specializing in landscaping, swimming pools, interlocking stone and woodworking, these two outdoor service providers have the visionary landscape designers and experienced workers to create the backyard …
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association — Toronto Chapter (CIBPA Toronto) hosted the Women in Business event at Casa Loma. Inspirational words were shared by the event’s host, CHIN Radio’s Andrea Trentadue, as well as Magnotta Winery’s Rossana Magnotta, entrepreneur and author Teresa Cascioli, broker …