Hope Shelter and Wellness Foundation
Charitable Registration Number 82031 1652 RR0001
Daphne Williamson, B.A., LL.B., Chair and CEO

Updates – April 2011

Hi Folks,

I wanted to thank you all for the support that you have shown for the Foundation so far and bring you up to date on some recent developments.

2011 Charitable Golf Tournament

Due to the date being so close the Chamber’s and Mayor’s tournaments, the golf tournament originally planned for May 26, 2011 has been postponed to September 11, 2011 and a new level of hole sponsorship has been added ($250). A $250 sponsorship will get your company’s name and logo on one sign and a $500 sponsorship will get your company’s name and logo on all signs. The early registration deadline for golfers has also been moved to June 31. Please see me for further details.

Pepsi Refresh Foundation

HSWF has registered for a $100,000 grant under the Pepsi Refresh Foundation (Category: Food and Shelter) to address issues of homelessness in York Region. Please click away to support our application and encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same.

Daphne Williamson, B.A., LL.B., Chair and CEO

Let’s Honour All Women

On Saturday, April 9th from 10am – 12pm

The generosity of countless Canadians across the nation have helped prolong the lives of millions. Patients are able to share precious moments with her loved ones because everyday people give up one hour of their time to donate blood.

We depend on you to make a difference in someone’s life!

Your one donation will save up to three lives.

For more information on eligibility and to book an appointment, please call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit www.blood.ca

The In Honour Clinic will be held at
Canadian Blood Services at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill starting at 10am – 12pm.

Located at 9350 Yonge Street, Entrance #3.
Clinic Hours on Saturday: 9:00am – 2:30pm

You can find more information at

http://www.wix.com/inhonour/ofallwomen

RHWNA hosted a children’s Valentine’s Day party on Saturday February 12 from 1:15 – 3:30 pm at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
It was a called the “Share the Love” event and it was a HUGE success. The attending families had a fabulous time and enjoyed the crafts, balloons, face painting and the amazing magic of Robert Presswood, an acclaimed children’s magician who performed in front of a packed main theatre!

We achieved our goal of supporting the community and children from the following local charities enjoyed our Valentine’s Day celebration.

- BIG Brothers & BIG Sisters
- Sandgate Women’s Shelter
- Women’s Centre of York Region
- Catholic Community Services
- York Centre for Mental Health
- The Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
- The Salvation Army
- Family Service of York Region
- Life with a Baby

The Richmond Hill Women’s Networking Association would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers and everyone who attended the event.
A special thank you is extended to the staff at The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

Early Bird Ticket Price Special–In Jan. 2011 only $12.00 if purchased through a RHWNA member.
For tickets contact any of our members or Josephine at 905-787-9656.
In Feb. tickets will only be available through the Theatre Box Office at a cost of: $15.00 + HST + Service Charge.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES RESONATES WITH WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

We Want Equity Women Everywhere Say and How Better to Celebrate 100 Years of International Women’s Day Than With This Live Performance Which Tells It All

Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues comes to the Richmond Hill Centre of Performing Arts on March 8th, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., directed by Rae Smith starring local actors. This series of thematic interviews of women has been shown across the United States in theatres and colleges, and in countries as widespread as England, Rumania and Zaire

It tells a female story, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, happy, intrepid yet always human. It is the perfect night out.

“The Vagina Monologues,” says Producer, Angel Freedman, “demonstrates once again the need that women have to honour and validate their own voices. Not only does this play do a great service by bringing important issues and views to the public’s attention, but, the proceeds will succeed in helping women at a local Richmond Hill shelter. This is certainly a win-win situation.”

Tickets, at $35.00 plus tax, are now available from the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts at 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON, 905-787-8811 or on line at http://www.rhcentre.ca/. Proceeds of the performance will go to Sandgate Womens’ Shelter of York Region.

This is the third year the International Women’s Day Committee, Chaired by Angel Freedman, is presenting an event at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts. This is the 100th year anniversary, 1911 to 2011, of the celebration of International Women’s Day.

This year‘s V-Day, Richmond Hill “The Vagina Monologues” 2011 celebration, starting at 6:30 p.m., precedes the Vagina Monologues, with a Reception, a Silent Auction and a Draw.
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Angel Freedman, please call her at 905-780-8119 or email: angelfreedman@rogers.com