Quick Action Grants Info Session by South Markham Connects

In November 2019, York Region Council approved a place-based approach to developing York Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and authorized a process to identify geographic areas of focus. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has partnered with York Region and South Markham Connects to support a place-based Community Action Table (CAT) in South-Central Markham to help deliver on the CSWB plan.

As part of this work, UWGT has provided South Markham Connects with a total of $15,000 for residents and agencies, $1,000 for each Resident Initiative and a $10,000 grant for an Agency Initiative in round one to support local neighbourhoods to start new actions in parallel with the work and priorities of the Community Action Table.

Join us in one of our 3 Info Sessions to learn more about this grant and how to apply!  Please submit your information on this form: https://forms.gle/vioRhKnC4ju6wB4K9 and a link will be provided.

– December 15th, 2021 |10AM – 12PM (Online – Zoom)
– December 20th, 2021 | 4PM – 6PM (Online – Zoom)
– January 17th, 2022 | 10AM – 12PM (Online & In-person)

Learn More About Empathy Squad! – Information Session

JOIN THE EMPATHY SQUAD!
Gather Oral Histories To Foster Empathy And Build Your Podcasting Skills.
Check out the full program details at https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply

Want to learn more before applying? Register for an information session on Zoom to familiarize yourself with the Empathy Squad, its session format, and its facilitators.

Wednesday, November 24th: 6PM – 7PM ET. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286830688

Thursday, November 25th: 6PM – 7PM ET. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83797970992

Rouge: Virtual Varley Gala

Enjoy an evening of glitz & glamour at home, in support of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham Silent Auction | Art Sale | Wine Pull | Exhibition Tour | Musical Performance by Spoons

Join us for the Rouge: Virtual Varley Gala, live online, hosted by Canadian comedian Jessica Holmes.

Take your experience to the next level and pre-order your Mystery Party Box!

Ticket: $80* (A link to the online event will be sent to registered ticket holders by 11 AM on Friday, October 15, 2021)

Mystery Party Box: $50 (available for pickup from the Varley Art Gallery on October 14, 2021)

Funds raised support the Varley Art Gallery of Markham’s exhibitions, collection and education programs, and this support continues to be necessary during these challenging times.

Help keeps the arts alive and thriving! We are in this together.

Terry Fox Virtual Run

What: The Terry Fox Virtual Run. We will unite in spirit, not in person.

Where: Participate wherever you are! Around your neighborhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. Walk, run, ride!

How: Register online as an individual, family, or virtual team – start your fundraising today

Why: Because cancer research can’t wait for COVID-19 to be over. Because Terry asked us to try.

EVOLVE 2021: Leadership Conference

Attention all high school students! We have an exciting leadership opportunity to share with you! Olympian Sarah Wells and the Believe Initiative team are hosting a FREE virtual conference called EVOLVE 2021 on August 6 & 7 for high schoolers across Canada! During this conference, students will learn valuable skills related to mindset, confidence, entrepreneurship, and networking.

The focus will be on developing elite level leadership and give you the opportunity to hear from Olympic athletes DURING the Summer Olympics, as well as ask questions to industry experts from Sony Music, Twitter, RBC, and more to be announced! They’re expecting close to 5,000 student leaders to attend and spots are limited so sign up now!

You can register for FREE by heading to www.believeinitiative.com/conference! You won’t want to miss this epic virtual event! Sign up today! If you have any questions, please email outreach@believeinitiative.com.

*Note: you will have access to both conference days upon registration*

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Volunteer Drivers and Translators Needed as PinkCars.ca Continues and Expands Across Canada to Ensure All Seniors Get Vaccinated

As Ontario continues to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine for the general public, the primary focus remains on our most vulnerable population here in York Region. As we continue to be able to get more of our community vaccinated, the need for volunteer drivers also continues.  We are also helping book appointments. PinkCars.ca is now looking for volunteer translators to ease the process for our residents.

PinkCars.ca, in collaboration with Volunteer Markham, is pleased to launch an online portal for seniors who require transportation in order to get vaccinated. PinkCars.ca will arrange transportation by connecting the senior with a volunteer driver. The service will also help seniors schedule their vaccination appointment.  This service has expanded across Canada.

Those interested in volunteering can apply via the PinkCars.ca website (URL below). Volunteer Drivers will need to submit an application form and copies of the following documents:

  • Driver’s license – with a minimum
    of five years of driving experience
  • Car insurance document
  • Vulnerable Sector Check – please
    contact Pink Cars prior to applying for this

Shanta Sundarasan, Pink Cars Founder, stated her passion is driven by “Working With the Community, For the Community”.  Mirja Raita, Executive Director of Volunteer Markham, couldn’t agree more that any barriers to receiving vaccinations should be addressed immediately.   Shanta has been on the forefront of Covid-19 community response leading hundreds of volunteers to support all residents.

Thank you for your consideration! 

Visit PinkCars.ca

Media Contact:
Mirja Raita
Executive Director
Mirja.Raita@volunteerconnect.ca

PASSION AND DRAMA

Concert streamed live from the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

Fervorous melodies of the Roma people captivate through violin pyrotechnics in Pablo de Saratsate’s Zigeunerweisen. Lost during the plight of the Russian Revolution, Prokofiev reconstructed by memory his Piano Concerto No. 2, adding ten years of musical maturity and sophisticated compositional skill in this brilliant and evocative work. In 1829, Felix Mendelssohn made his first trip to London for the première of his own Symphony No. 1, which he played five years earlier at his sister’s birthday party.

Kristian Alexander | conductor
J J Jun Li Bui | pianist
Clare Pellerin | violinist
Michael Berec | host

On-stage discussion with Michael Berec and Clare Pellerin.

Information: 905.604.8339 | https://KSOrchestra.ca

Tickets ($15 / private weblink): https://kindred-spirits-orchestra.square.site/product/single-ticket/33