Celebrating the 49th year in operation, Street Haven’s fundraising event, “Gala of Light”, helped to shine a light once again on homeless and marginalized women in need in Toronto.
The swanky inaugural soiree benefitting Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders Canada took place at Downtown Porsche on the evening of March 14, 2014.
The evening was emceed by Anne Mroczkowski and Mike Chalut. The menu of hors d’oeuvres was designed by chef David Rocco in conjunction with Pusateri’s Fine Foods corporate chef, Tony Cammalleri.
On an evening of dark gray skies and pouring rain, the Peacebuilders International Spring for Peace charitable gala helped to shine a ray of light on the futures of many young people with troubled pasts.
The Daily Bread Food Bank, along with support from the likes of Campbell’s and Nutella, held the Ultimate Food Challenge (UFC) again this year. Three talented local chefs competed at the fundraiser at Corus Quay last week, to fight for an end to hunger in our communities.
What does one million dollars mean to you? In Canada, it may be a home in downtown Toronto. Or it may be a nest egg for retirement. But in the countries where Free The Children (Free the Children) and the Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) – partner charity organizations committed to providing education – operate, it means one hundred(!) new schools. And that was precisely the goal for the W|U|Night charity event – to raise one…
In recognition of human rights in the areas of sexual diversity and education, the annual Bonham Centre Awards Gala celebrated “The Power of the Word” for notable authors and writers. The recipients made contributions to the public understanding of sexual diversity in Canada.