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    September 3, 2010 We Are Hiring

    We are currently seeking a Food and Friends Program Coordinator.

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    August 31, 2010 OPA! Explore Glorious Greece with The Children's Foundation

    We are proud to present the 5th Annual Around the World Gala on October 23rd, 2010 at the Italian Canadian Club.

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    August 24, 2010 We Are Hiring

    We are currently seeking a Fund Development Associate for the Food and Friends program.

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    August 10, 2010 Help Us Let Kids Be Kids

    We need to ensure that all children who wish to participate in Fall activities get the chance to do so.

    Find out how you can help.

     


     

     

    August 4, 2010 Email Issues

    We experienced some email issues until approximately 1:20 pm. If you sent an email that was bounced back, please resend the email as it is now working.

    Sorry for the inconvenience.

     


     

    July 15, 2010 Read the Latest Issue of The Beacon

    Click here to read the latest issue of The Beacon.


    July 7, 2010 Sometimes a Breakfast Club is More Than a Breakfast Club

    Sometimes a breakfast club isn’t just a breakfast club but an opportunity to build relationships in the community between kids in some kind of need and those who care.

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    July 1, 2010 United Way Seeing Is Believing Tour Visits Food and Friends

    On June 17th, Brant Avenue Public School welcomed the United Way's Seeing is Believing Tour.

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    June 30, 2010 Zonta Club of Guelph Makes a Difference

    Leanne McSherry, a member of the Zonta Club of Guelph, feels that their focus on service locally and globally really can make the world a better place to live. "If people feel cared for, they act differently.”

    Read more about Zonta's support of Adopt-A-Family

     


     

    June 7, 2010 SOAR Does it Again!

    The Southern Ontario Amazing Race raised $70,000 in its seventh year of racing.

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    May 26, 2010 YES!!! I Would Attend Camp Again

    It can be lonely when your siblings are 7 years older than you. Eight year old Emily knows that feeling.

    Read Emily's Story

     


     

    May 20, 2010 Fore Our Kids Golf Raises Over $15,500 to Help Get Kids Active

    On Tuesday, twenty-eight teams of golfers enjoyed a great day of golf which will help children in Guelph and Wellington have fun, be active, and learn valuable skills like teamwork.

    Click here to read more and view a slideshow of the event.

     


     

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What's Coming Up

    Tickets are now available for OPA! Glorious Greece on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010.

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    The Adopt-A-Family program partners families in need with community donors [individuals, families and businesses] at holiday time. Within Guelph and Wellington County, there are many families, as well as teenagers living on their own, who are unable to afford the luxury of gifts and special treats during the holiday season.

    more info...


    The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is challenging schools, businesses and individuals to give up something that they take for granted each day for those in our community who are living without.

    more info...

     


     

    Fore Our Kids Golf

    More details on the 2011 Fore Our Kids Tournament coming soon.

     


    The Southern Ontario Amazing Race (SOAR) is an adventure race for teams of two that challenges teams mentally, physically, and emotionally.

    more info...