Community Networking: Southern Ontario

ON – Would you like to share your business expertise by serving as a Treasurer or Board Director? Do you have a passion for arts and culture, food security, animals, or environmental causes?  Do you want to help build a home for a local family? As a volunteer, you can make a real difference. In the spotlight this week are some of the many charities and non-profit organizations urgently in need of assistance in southern Ontario.   

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth requires foster care for animals awaiting adoption, and occasionally for pets whose families who have been temporarily displaced from their homes by fire or flood. The Humane Society supplies foster caregivers with pet food, bedding, etc. Visit: https://kwsphumane.ca.

ReForest London gives away young trees to homeowners, provides information about invasive species, and is undertaking a significant new project: the creation of the city’s first Environment and Sustainability Centre. ReForest London is seeking a volunteer Treasurer of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Finance Committee. To learn more, visit www.reforestlondon.ca.

Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario currently needs volunteers of all ages and abilities for building projects, ReStore, and other roles such as running special events, providing videography services, and more. Visit https://habitat4home.ca/get-involved-new.

The Canadian Red Cross urgently needs help in the Toronto area for Meals on Wheels and the Mobile Food Bank. These programs ensure that isolated clients receive nourishing meals. Flexible hours and short shifts are available. To learn more, email volunteer@redcross.ca.

Do you love cultural events and art? The City of Toronto is looking for Gallery Assistants, Marketing & Promotion Assistants, Special Project Assistants and Committee Members, Volunteer Gardeners, Ushers and more to assist at Assembly Hall and Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery. Visit www.toronto.ca to view the opportunities.

Project Esperance was established in 1988 with the mission of housing women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence. This non-profit is currently seeking a volunteer Board Director. Apply at www.charityvillage.com. 

If you participate in these or any other projects, please contact Sutton Spirit at lharrison@sutton.com or stories@suttonspirit.com. Share your news and inspire others!

Sutton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 6,500 REALTORS® in over 200 offices nationwide. To find out more about Sutton, visit www.sutton.com. To learn more about Sutton Spirit, visit www.suttonspirit.com.

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Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd.:

Jon Chung
604-691-1689
stories@suttonspirit.com