Monthly Archives: April 2017

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Good Deed # 19 of 150 – Canadian Cancer Society

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Canadian Cancer Society, Waterloo Region, ON

APRIL 28, 2017

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of...

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Good Deed # 18 of 150 – Breaking the Chains

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Breaking the Chains, BC

APRIL 27, 2017

Breaking the Chains raises awareness and funds for first responders who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  PTSD is a mental illness. Traumatic events which are unexpected...

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Good Deed # 17 of 150 – Canadian Military, Family Support Program

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

 Canadian Military, Family Support Program, Ottawa, ON

APRIL 26, 2017

While the Canadian Forces (CF) have received more attention in the past decade due to the war in Afghanistan, the efforts and sacrifices made by...

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Good Deed # 16 of 150 – KidSport

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

KidSport, Kitchener/Waterloo, ON

APRIL 25, 2017

KidSport is a not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under within Kitchener and Waterloo. Through a...

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Good Deed # 15 of 150 – Haven House, Women’s Crisis Services (WCS)

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Haven House, Women's Crisis Services, Cambridge, ON

APRIL 24, 2017

In partnership with the community, WCS empowers and supports women and children to move beyond violence and abuse through the provision of safe shelter,...

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Good Deed # 14 of 150 – Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, ON

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, ON

APRIL 21, 2017

Hidden Acres Children’s Camp provides a safe and caring overnight camp experience which provides rest and restoration for low-income single mothers (caring for their...

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Good Deed # 13 of 150 – YMCA Newcomer Youth Program

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

YMCA Newcomer Youth Program, Waterloo Region

APRIL 20, 2017

Belonging is the Beginning: For youth new to Canada, fear and loneliness are everyday feelings.  Recognizing an authentic sense of belonging takes time through...

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Good Deed # 12 of 150 – World Vision, El Salvador

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

World Vision, El Salvador

APRIL 19, 2017

Changing the lives of children around the world by building up communities and responding to the root causes of poverty and creating resilience.  To do this, World Vision works in...

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Good Deed # 11 of 150 – Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)

APRIL 18, 2017

Animal welfare organization providing care and shelter for tens of thousands of animals every year.  The SPCA enforces animal cruelty laws and...

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Good Deed # 10 of 150 – HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, Kitchener, ON

APRIL 14, 2017

Since the doors opened in 1995, HopeSpring has supported those who have been affected by cancer in many ways, and are committed to empowering those whose lives are...