December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
CFHS opposes the use of animals in all forms of entertainment or displays which may cause them to suffer.
CFHS believes, in particular, that animals performing or on display in a travelling environment will be deprived of a normal existence and may lack proper attention to their physical, social, and psychological needs.
CFHS contends [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
One thing that grows bigger in our hearts at Covenant House is our gratitude for friends like you.
In a world where beautiful and innocent children are all too often simply discarded and forgotten, it’s your compassion that gives our kids hope.
Your kindness makes the difference between a child sleeping in an abandoned [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
cbm is an international Christian development organization, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world.
These are the most forgotten people in the world.
Children who aren’t given the chance to go to school because they can’t see, can’t walk or can’t hear. Moms [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
As parents, we need to know about alcohol and other drugs so that we can provide our children with current and correct information. If we have a working knowledge of common drugs, know their effects on the mind and body, and the symptoms of their use, we can discuss these subjects intelligently [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Since CPAR was founded in response to the famine experienced in Ethiopia in 1984 – our work in that country has remained focused on its most vulnerable communities. In 1999, CPAR started a project with funding from WaterCan to address the lack of safe water and adequate sanitation in one of its [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Street Health is a non-profit community-based agency providing physical and mental health programs to homeless and underhoused individuals in the southeast core of Toronto. Our work is focussed on the neighbourhood around Dundas and Sherbourne Streets, which has the largest concentration of homeless shelters and drop-in centres in Canada. The area is [...]
December 1st, 2009 Tanya Hutchens is happy to showcase the work of Meyer School students in raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Meyer School students in November raised more than $1,132 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in a fundraiser the school called “Pennies For Patients.” Piggy banks were broken into; spare change was delivered day after [...]
December 1st, 2009 The Canadian Cancer Society is very concerned about the shortage of medical isotopes, as isotopes are used for some cancer-related tests and treatment.
It’s imperative that:
effective short-term solutions are developed quickly so patients can be helped now
a long-term strategic plan be put into place. This plan must guarantee a constant, steady supply of medical isotopes for [...]
December 1st, 2009 Child Disability Sponsorship programme
Fred was born with cleft palate in Uganda. In poor communities, most children like Fred die of malnutrition or infection. It’s only through the sheer, loving determination of Fred’s mom, Sissy, that her boy has survived.
Even at 6 years of age, Fred still has difficulty eating. He’s smaller than other children his [...]
December 1st, 2009 Scientists have determined in a new investigation that high levels of physical activity may be some of the triggers for the unforgiving disease that is arthritis. The condition manifests itself by deforming the joints inside the body, and causing excruciating pain in the sufferers. At this point, there is very little that Science can do [...]