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Winter 2005/ 06 has been a time of exciting change and growth at the Red Cross in Toronto. Weare continuing to expand our Disaster Management program, providing the Greater Toronto Areawith first-class disaster preparedness and response services on which they can rely in times ofcrisis. Whether it is a natural disaster or a house fire, the Red Cross is ready when you need us.
We are also responding to the needs of Torontonians through our settlement services,homeless
and underhoused services,first aid and water safety programs,international services and homesupport programs. We are particularly thankful for our community funders who help us provideso many valuable services to those in need.The Red Cross in Toronto has a rich history incommunity support and we are continually evolving to effectively meet the ever-changingneeds of Torontonians into the future.
Our recent March is Red Cross Month campaign brought Torontonians together. They supportedus by purchasing Red Cross ribbons,the proceeds of which help us carry out our work.
National Volunteer Week is April 24-28 and we would like to take this opportunity to thank allvolunteers who gave generously of their time in support of Red Cross services. Please join us forour Toronto Region Annual Meeting on May 8th, and help us plan our future. We look forward toworking with all of you in the months to come.
Sincerely,
Bob English Linda HoffmanDirector Regional Council President
"Our volunteers get up in the middle of thenight,go to the scene of a personal disaster,and
make sure that a family isn't left out in the cold,"
said Red Cross volunteer Kathy Ross-Waugh,"I've dried tears,found hotel rooms,arranged transportation,and
sadly, even helped to plan funerals. Sure, I've helped hurricane victims in the US, but we give the same
comfort right here in Toronto when personal disaster strikes at home."
What’s in a name?
Our Disaster Services program is now called Disaster Management. Why the change?Well, as you know, Red Cross doesn't just provide services following a disaster. We helppeople prepare, respond and rebuild -that's management! And that's why we're nowcalled Disaster Management.
National Volunteer Week is coming up April24-28,and the Red Cross wants to say thank
you! We invite all Toronto Red Cross
volunteers to join us for an evening of
awards,entertainment and goodies.
Monday, April 24, 20065:30p.m.to 7:30p.m.
North Memorial Centre
200 Eglinton Avenue West - (Yonge and Eglinton)
R.S.V.P. to Lucille Dent at (416) 480-0195
ext.2218 by Friday, April 14.
Toronto Red Cross
13 th Annual Meeting
Toronto Red Cross extends a warm invitation
to all volunteers and staff to our Annual
Meeting.
World Red Cross Day, May 8, 2006Ramada Inn Hotel - 300 Jarvis St.(Jarvis/Carlton)
5:00p.m. Registration
5:30p.m. Annual Meeting
6:00p.m. Dinner
6:30p.m. Presentations and Speakers
R.S.V.P. to Joyce at (416) 480-2500 by Friday,
April 28,2006.
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The Red Cross in Toronto is excited to be involved in the All Star Charity Shootout. Thebasketball game will showcase 20 of the brightest amateur basketball stars in the country.
Each team plays on behalf of a charity, and Toronto Red Cross is one of them. The winningteam gets the bragging rights,but all the non-profit organizations get funds and awarenessfor their important programs.
In order for us to win this Clash of the Charities,we need you there to cheer on the players,
and support the Red Cross.
May 6, 20063:30 p.m.Humber College North Campus
Order your tickets online at www.allstarcharityshootout.com