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Visible Angels Virtual Summer Day Camp - August 31st, 2020
Visible Angels have designed a Virtual Summer Day Camp on August 31st, 2020 for families who are part of their non-profit organization. Visible Angels is a non-profit organization for mothers who have a child with Special Needs and Disabilities. Visible Angels was created in October 2019, by a group of mothers in the GTA. Our mission is to support and advocate for individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities, and also their families. Originally we planned a “March Day Camp” for our families during March Break week, but due to the COVID-19 situation, we had to cancel the event. With the... Continue reading
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Visible Angels: An Non-Profit Organization for Parents with a Child with Special Needs and Disabilities
Visible Angels is a non-profit organization for mothers who have a child with Special Needs and Disabilities. Visible Angels was created in October 2019, by a group of mothers in the GTA. After seeing the desperate need, these mothers connected and advocated on behalf of children, youth, and adults with disabilities. They also realized that along with promoting awareness within the community, the need of the individuals and their families need to be supported. The Visible Angels have touched many families not just in the GTA, but throughout Canada and internationally. Our mission is to support and advocate for individuals... Continue reading
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Kids giving Thank you to garbage collectors
In Wilmont Court, today kids made Thank you note for garbage collector.
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How you can give back
It's #GivingTuesday! Our Social Support Task Force volunteers have been packing products for food banks, with support from @globalmedicdmgf. Last week, Mayor @patrickbrownont & Cllr @RoweSantos joined the force in action! Here's how you can give back too: https://t.co/l9POGnoM1H pic.twitter.com/dJFNE9D0Ot
— City of Brampton (@CityBrampton) June 16, 2020 -
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Seniors Support Task Force creates care bags for Brampton’s seniors during Seniors Month
Who doesn’t love a good surprise! To recognize Seniors Month (June), the Seniors Support Task Force distributed care bags to let our seniors know that we are thinking of them and wish them good health and safety.
The care bags include a pair of reusable cloth masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, candies and other sweet treats, a tile art paint kit and other giveaways such as pens. The bags also include fire prevention safety information as people spend more time indoors during the pandemic.
Councillor Pat Fortini and Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon, Co-Leads of the Seniors Support Task Force, along with staff... Continue reading
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Pastor Bright donates personal protective equipment to City
The City received a large donation of personal protective equipment from Pastor Bright of Holy Nations Revival Church. These items will be added to care packages being delivered to seniors through the assistance of volunteers. Thank you very much!
Pictured here: (from left to right) Pastor Bright and his wife present their donation of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and food items to Daniella Balasal (right) Lead, Seniors Support Task Force.
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Volunteers reflect on helping the City’s Youth Support Task Force
"As everything with COVID-19 started to unfold, it became apparent that those who were going to be most affected by the closures and job cuts were going to be those who were already disadvantaged in our communities. I wanted to volunteer with this task force because I felt it was important as a fellow community member to assist in any way I can to those individuals that still need the help during such a scary and stressful time. Those who have helped with the task force have been friendly, helpful, and accommodating during my time volunteering these past few months... Continue reading
