DONATIONS

January is known for the month long challenge known as “Veganuary”, so we’ll be making donation to the Vegan Society of Canada who aim to end the exploitation of all animals through public outreach, articles, information sessions, etc.

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February is Black History Month, and we’ve decided to make a donation to Black History Ottawa who serve the Ottawa region to educate the public on the history, culture, traditions and achievements of Canadians of African descent.

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March is Women’s History Month, so we’ve selected the Canadian Women’s Foundation to donate to whose work helps women, girls, Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people to  get out of poverty and violence, and build confidence and leadership.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We have chosen to donate to Ending Violence Association of Canada who created a network for various sectors needed to combat gender-based violence at a national level - specifically sexual assault, intimate partner violence and child abuse.

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May is Asian Heritage Month, and we have picked Project 1907 to receive our donation. Creators of the #Elimin8Hate movement, they are a group of Asian women who advocate for the political, racial and social inclusion and justice for Asian Canadians.

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June is Pride Month. Our donation will go to The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, whose goal is to end discrimination, and empower gender and sexually diverse communities through education, research, and advocacy through intersectionality and feminism.

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As a Canadian with Métis ancestors there is an internal struggle knowing of the atrocities committed against the first people and land currently known as Canada, by settlers. Our donation will go to Idle No More, a movement for Indigenous rights and the protection of land, water, and sky. #CancelCanadaDay

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August is International Peace Month, so we’ve decided to donate to UNICEF as they help to get life-saving essentials to vulnerable children and families in more than 190 countries and territories, work to defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so we‘ve selected the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention to donate to, whose purpose is to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour in Canada.

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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we’ve picked Ability First Ottawa to receive our donation. They inspire people with disabilities through mentoring, employment skill opportunities and workshops, social programs, and recreational and creatIve activities.

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Movember isn’t just about growing facial hair, it’s to bring awareness to men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention, and fund medical research, tests and trials. This is why we’ve chosen their organization.

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December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and have picked MADD to receive our donation this month. Their mission is to save lives and prevent injuries on the road by heightening awareness of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving and offer support to survivors and their families and friends.

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