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SUMMARY:Fundraiser for POSIDEN'KI Social Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our innovative program for Ukrainian newcomers and ladies 60+\, called Posiden’ki Social Club. It could also benefit all Canadian seniors. \nPosiden’ki is designed for Ukrainian or Russian-speaking women aged 60 and above\, whether you’re new to Canada or have been part of the community for years. In our current group\, approximately two-thirds are Ukrainian newcomers\, while the remaining third are locals who have lived in Canada for 20 years or more. Additionally\, our participants often bring their family members\, including kids and grandkids\, making our gatherings inclusive family events. Lean more about Posiden’ki. \n \nWhy Posiden’ki Matters\n\n\nCombatting Loneliness and Isolation: Many seniors in Canada\, especially since Covid\, face loneliness and social isolation. Our program helps alleviate these issues by fostering a sense of community and belonging.\nMultilingual Environment: Our sessions are conducted in Ukrainian\, Russian\, and English\, providing brain stimulation and a comforting atmosphere for participants.\nEngaging Activities: We make our sessions fun\, informative\, and engaging\, incorporating activities that stimulate both the body and the brain.\nPreventive Health Benefits: Our program incorporates scientifically-backed activities\, such as brain fitness exercises\, music therapy and dance movements\, which are known to be good for brain stimulation and can serve as a preventive measure against dementia.\nPositive Feedback: Participants consistently share positive feedback\, highlighting how Posiden’ki helps them learn new things\, make friends\, and feel happy.\nPotential for Expansion: With your help\, we could continue running Posiden’ki in North York and potentially expand to other areas in Toronto\, benefiting even more seniors.\n\n\nStatistics on Loneliness in Canada \n\nNearly 1 in 4 seniors in Canada report feeling isolated from others.\nLoneliness can increase the risk of dementia by 50%.\nSocial isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.\n\nOur program makes people happy and we have many photos and videos to prove it!\nJust check our YouTube channel. \n \n  \nUrgent Need For Support!\nThis self-funded social club has been making a significant impact in North York area since February 2024\, but we now urgently need financial support to continue. \n\n\nEvent Details\nSaturday\, June 29\, 2024\nSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Church\, 432 Sheppard Avenue East \nBring your kids and friends! We’ll have a lot of activities for all! \n\n2 – 5 pm – Bake & crafts sale\, crafts masterclasses for kids\, face painting\, ruffle prizes and more!\n5 – 6 pm – Concert with dancing & singing in Ukrainian and English. Our Posiden’ki participants will perform\, as well as professional dancers and singers\n6 – 7 pm – Dancing for everyone\, kids and adults\n\nYour support can make a difference in the lives of Ukrainian newcomers and Canadian seniors. Thank you for helping us create a happier\, healthier community for all!
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Christmas Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:“Leaving Ukraine\, Living in Canada” \n  \nHope\, Resilience\, Cocktails\, Ukrainian Food\, Auction & Live Music  \n  \nJoin us for some live music and authentic Ukrainian food!  Mix and mingle with our newly arrived Ukrainian friends and hear stories of hope and resilience. \n  \nSunday\, December 18\, 2022 \nResidences of Avondale\, Party Room\, Ground Floor\, 18 Harrison Garden Boulevard\, Toronto\, Ontario \n— \nAgenda: \n1:00 – 3:00 PM Live Music & Presentations \n3:00 – 4:00 PM Benefit Auction & Photo Booth \n— \n$15 Per Person Admission* \n  \nPlease RSVP by Dec 17\, 2022 \nA Better Future for All is honored to host this event for our newly arrived friends from Ukraine. We will share news about the important work that A Better Future for All has been involved in for the past few months and update on what our organization has in store for 2023.  \nHear\, first-hand testimonies from Newcomers about their journey from fleeing the war in Ukraine to their arrival in Canada. Explore how\, together\, we can help these individuals and families and strengthen our community and build a better future for all. \n— \nDonations\nIf you would like to bring an item for the Better Future for All donation box\, here are some items that families have requested. Many of them arrived from Europe\, unprepared for the winter.  \n\nLogic & other educational games for children\nSweaters\, coats & warm winter clothes for women (sizes small\, medium & large)\nSnow Pants (sizes small and medium)\nLogic & other educational games for children\nWinter boots (all sizes welcome for women & children)\nToys (for children ages 4+)\nMan’s winter jacket ХL(52)\,\nWinter boots size 10.5(43-44);\nWoman’s winter jacket/ coat XL(52)\, winter boots size 6(37)\nWoman’s winter jacket XS-S\, winter boots size 39-39.5\nWinter boots (all sizes welcome for women & children)\nToys (for children ages 4+)\nMen’s winter jacket XL\nWoman’s winter jacket S\n2 pairs of women’ s boots size 41-42\nA woman’s winter coat 3XL\nWoman winter coat 2XL\nWoman winter coat XL\nBoy’s winter coat 12 years\nAdult girl/woman winter hat\nBoy’s ( 12 years old) winter hat\nWinter jacket XS or S\,\nWinter boots size 37\n2 Winter jackets size S\nWinter boots size 38\nBoots size 39\n\n(Please bring new or gently used items)\n\nWe will be accepting donations on the day of the event at the party room 10 am – 1 pm.\nYou can also bring winter clothes and kids Christmas toys to Salon Sonya\, located in the same building\, during working hours any day until the end of December or call Marina 416-471-1822 to drop off donations at 18 Harrison Garden Blvd. \n \n— \nIf you cannot attend the event but would like to support our efforts\, please consider making a financial contribution online. \n— \nAbout Us\nA Better Future for All is a new social impact organization that mobilizes technology and the power of a community in a peer-to-peer giving. We speak English\, Ukrainian and Russian. Learn more about us. \n  \n*All proceeds from the event will go to personalized programs and services for Ukrainians arriving in Canada\, due to the war in Ukraine. 
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