Spring 2009
Welcome to the first online newsletter of this year! We are happy to bring you news of the Children's Aid Foundation's 30th Anniversary, recaps of 2008 winter events and information on the child welfare sector in the current economic climate. And much more of course...
Children's Aid Foundation celebrates 30 years of making a difference in the lives of children
It it with much happiness and pride that the Children's Aid Foundation celebrates their 30th anniversary this year. Over the last three decades, the Foundation has made great strides in improving the lives of thousands of abused, neglected and at risk children and youth across the country. [ Read more...]
Child Welfare and the current economy
The current economic climate is the prevailing topic of 2009. Everyone is feeling the impact of the economic downturn in one way or another which is reflected in the increasing levels of unemployment and welfare rates. Disadvantaged childrenand youth and their families are the most vulnerable at this time. [ Read more...]
2008 Revisited
What do teddy bears, Santa and the Children's Aid Foundation have in common? Find out here.
Meet one of our supporters: John Gibson- A champion for children
For Children's Aid Foundation board memeber and supporter, John Gibson, getting involved in the Foundation was a family affair and long-time committment. John and his wife Diane Mason have been investing in the lives of children and youth for more than thirteen years. [ Read more...]
Procter & Gamble helps children Live, Learn and Thrive
For almost twenty years now, P&G has supported the Children's Aid Foundation as part of their Live, Learn and Thrive program. "By partnering with the Children's Aid Foudation, we at P&G feel that we can directly help to improve the lives of abused, neglected and at risk children in Canada," says Paul Young, External Relations Manager for P&G Canada. [ Read more...]
Upcoming Events:
For information on sponsor opportunities or to register to golf contact Ashley Le Roux at 416.923.0924 x284 or aleroux@cafdn.org
Women's Golf Classic- On June 22, 2009, hundreds of women will be putting on their golf gear and getting ready for a day of pampering, gourmet food, endless activites...and golf! It's not too late to sign up for this one-of-a-kind event!
Stay tuned to find out this year's theme for Toronto's black tie darling, Teddy Bear Affair, taking place on November 14, 2009. Save the date because you won't want to miss this award winning gala!
Comments or suggestions?
Is there a topic you would like to see covered in Foundation in Focus? Is there something about the Foundation you want to learn more about? Or maybe you want to tell the editor that they're doing a good job? You can contact Emily MacKenzie at emackenzie@cafdn.org or at 416.923.0924 x230 for any of the above.