Ontario Trillium Foundation grant helping youth to make a difference
MISSISSAUGA, ON – ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is delighted to announce that they have received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in support of local youth development programs. The funding, to be granted over two years, will build the capacity of this youth-led organization to expand local programming, including the Speak Up for Change program and the spring Youth Making a Difference Conference, so that youth will become more socially aware and engaged in the Region of Peel. Funding will also support staffing and operational expenses to further organizational growth and program delivery.
"The Ontario Trillium Foundation is helping to empower young people to become problem solvers in their own communities, said Louroz Mercader, Board Chair. "This grant will maximize the impact of our efforts, encourage innovation and inspire life-long engagements through volunteerism."
ACCESS, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in March 2011, has a dedicated team of youth and advisors ready to take action and make a positive impact.
"Receiving significant financial support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation is a huge step forward for ACCESS, particularly as a youth-run organization," stated Daniel Francavilla, who founded the organization as a high school student in 2006. "I am very excited about implementing the incredible ideas and initiatives our team has been planning."
"I am pleased that this grant will provide ACCESS with funding for an office location, staffing and an opportunity to expand their youth programming," said Linda Jeffrey, MPP for Brampton-Springdale. "Their dedication to help local students become active community members as well as assisting students in the developing world is commendable."
ACCESS looks forward to expanding its programming as the organization continues to make positive change both locally and abroad.
About ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. ACCESS is a youth-run organization aiming to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, enabling them with the opportunity to obtain an education for a successful life. ACCESS also aims to educate North American youth about related world issues, and to inspire them to make a difference globally. More information about ACCESS is available here.
Media Inquires: info@accesscharity.ca | 647-893-7504 Partnership or Sponsorship: mark@accesscharity.ca
A Year of Growth with a Bright Future Ahead: Christmas Greetings 2011
ACCESS would like to extend its best wishes to you this holiday – Merry Christmas! Please enjoy the year-end message below. Dear supporters and friends of ACCESS,
This past year has been one of major growth – both for our team and our projects. Our growing team is inspired and motivated to take action and create positive change both locally and globally.
We have been planning new campaigns, including an opportunity to provide a School Uniform to a child in Dominican Republic which returns to our organization’s roots. We have initiated our first Cell Phone Drive, and have begun selling Fair Trade Products. New international initiatives and local projects are being planned and will be announced throughout the coming year. Shortly, we will be releasing our 2010 and 2011 Annual Reports, to report on the organization’s ongoing progress – thanks to your continued support.
Moving forward, ACCESS is pleased to have received major grant funding for our operations and local programming. A detailed announcement will be made in January.
On behalf of all of ACCESS, I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to you and your family. We hope you have a happy holiday season – see you in 2012!
Thank you for your support!
Daniel Francavilla, President ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc.
Fair Trade products: Great gifts supporting global education
ACCESS firmly believes in helping to improve the quality of life for those in the developing world, and advocating Fair Trade products is one way of doing so. ACCESS is now offering new Fair Trade accessories, available for purchase to support both the labourers who produced the products and global education projects. These affordable crafts make great holiday gifts! The products are provided through Nharo, a Canadian organization which travels to countries like Namibia and purchases goods from artisans directly. Captivated by Africa and its people, their passion and dedication allows Nharo to help marginalized producers and workers move from a position of susceptibility to security and economic independence.
ACCESS is currently offering the following new products, in addition to fairly traded sugar and chocolate:
Himba Recycled Waterpipe Bracelets are available from ACCESS for $10 each. They are produced by the Himba, indigenous nomadic pastorlists from the Kunene region of Namibia. The Himba have incorporated recycled water pipe bracelets into their traditional attires. Instead of ending up as clutter in the environment Himba artists collect and accept donations of old PVC piping. Cutting traditional designs into the pipe they create a unique fashion statement popular with everyone from children, teens and adults.
Soapstone Tonga Necklaces are available from ACCESS for only $5. Tonga artisians in Zimbabwe produce a range of fine soapstone pendants with designs such as elephants, zebras, giraffes and the mythical serpent, Nyami Nyami. The pendants are hung on a cord made from the inside of an old tire. The necklaces make great gifts and party favours, and can also be sold to raise funds for ACCESS within schools, for example.
If you are interested in ordering the above products individually or for a fundraiser sale, please email info@accesscharity.ca.
For information about these products, please visit www.accesscharity.ca/fairtrade or to learn about Fair Trade, click here.
New positions available: Join a growing team
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is a youth-run, non-profit organization aiming to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, enabling them with the opportunity to obtain an education for a successful life. ACCESS also aims to educate North American youth about related world issues, and to inspire them to make a difference globally. For more information and resources, please visit www.accesscharity.ca.
Submit a written piece about Education and the Developing World to be featured online
Education for youth in the developing world, paired with local youth activism, is the core focus of ACCESS. A local youth program of ACCESS is an online blog called Speak Up for Change. The blog accepts submissions from youth and organizations locally and around the world about important social justice issues, including access to education. Until October 30, ACCESS and Speak Up for Change are inviting youth to contribute to the blog and Panorama, a TakingITGlobal online publication, on the topic of Education and the Developing World.
Contribute an opinion piece, interview, short story, or poetry. There are word count requirements and other submission guidelines from Panorama available here.
Submissions will be published online at speakupforchange.ca and included in Panorama online magazine.
An Important Topic: Education and the Developing World
Education is the most powerful tool that people can have. Education can inspire and it can enable. Everyone has been student and a teacher in some way in their lives. We all learn and we all teach. But what is the importance of education? How crucial do you think it is to the development of young minds and to the state of the world in general? What impact does education have, personally or globally?
Many projects in the developing world, including those of ACCESS, are focused on education. Share your experiences working with any of these projects. Or personally, has education allowed you to go far in life? Do you greatly value your education? What has your education taught you about the developing world, poverty, globalization, and privilege? Has your education inspired and enabled you to help others?
In honour of literacy, teachers, and students, let’s join Speak Up for Change and Panorama to talk about the importance of education!
Questions and Submissions: Naomi Leanage, Editor Speak Up for Change editor@accesscharity.ca
“Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire” - William Butler Yeats
Your old or unwanted cell phones can support global education
ACCESS is now offering the opportunity to support both education in developing countries and to protect the environment in a simple way. Schools, community centres and offices can contribute to this initiative by collecting used cell phones.
Cell phones contain over 8 hazardous materials including arsenic, and improper disposal pollutes our air, waste rand soil. These unwanted cell phones can instead be refurbished or safely recycled – and ACCESS receives funds for every phone donated.
Cell Phone Drives consist of collecting old, damaged or no-longer needed cell phones from family, friends, students and co-workers. This provides the satisfaction of being both eco-friendly and contributing to the quality of children’s lives in developing countries – all while getting rid of unused devices.
The average household has 3 cell phones collecting dust in drawers, boxes or closets! Any handset or PDA can be safely recycled through this program. There are no purchases required and ACCESS assists in getting started with this simple, earth-friendly initiative. ACCESS will accept working and broken devices (note that ACCESS receives a larger credit for phones that are useable).
ACCESS and the youth it benefits depend on motivated groups of youth or businesses willing to unite for the common cause. ACCESS invites you to consider hosting a Cell Phone Drive this fall – opening up your community to positive change.
For more details, please visit the Cell Phone Drive page on the ACCESS website at accesscharity.ca/takeaction/fundraising/cellphonedrive.
ACCESS announces passionate, diverse Board of Directors
BRAMPTON – Youth-run, non-profit ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is formally introducing its Board of Directors, recently formed to support and guide the growing organization. These senior volunteers are passionate about the mission and vision of ACCESS, and are committed to seeing its ambitions achieved. Through the culmination of the board's diverse collective experiences, the following six members are dedicated to steering ACCESS forward into the future:
| Chairperson Louroz Mercader Communications Strategist | Director of International Projects Arthur Kong Civil Engineer |
| Vice-Chairperson Michael Onabolu Business Administration Student | Director of Local Projects Annalisa Sodhi Educator |
| Treasurer Rosemary Francavilla Community Activist | Community Representative Alrick Grange Management Consultant |
Each of the directors possess unique skills and experience relevant to ACCESS. Brief bios of each member are provided below:
Louroz Mercader | Chairperson Louroz is a community leader and communications strategist devoted to civic entrepreneurship and volunteering. His creativity and hard work are evident in spearheading projects such as the Mississauga Youth Games (MY Games), a grassroots non-profit that provides free sporting and artistic programs to young people. He also serves as a director on the boards of United Way of Peel Region, Safe City Mississauga, and GO Transit Customer Service Advisory Committee, as well as on the Steering Committee of CivicAction. He is also the founder of the Institute for Youth Citizenship; which hosts Local Democracy Week annually at Queen’s Park. Louroz will run in the 2014 municipal elections for Ward 7 Mississauga City Councilor, after placing second in 2010.
Michael Onabolu | Vice-Chairperson Michael is studying Business Administration at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, where he has served on the Students’ Union Board of Directors. He joined ACCESS in 2006 and has been inspired to help children overseas, influenced by his two exposure trips to the Dominican Republic. Ever since returning from the Dominican in 2006, Michael knew that education was one of the greatest gifts that could be given to a child, and in turn, a nation. He believes ACCESS stands to send that gift. Previously, Michael held the title of Vice President of Strategic Planning with ACCESS’ Senior Management team.
Rosemary Francavilla | Treasurer Rosemary has been actively involved in ACCESS since its formation in 2006 and believes that it is important for youth to help those in need from an early age. She is a firm believer in the value and importance of an education. Rosemary has a background in Business Administration and property management. She is a supporter of a variety of local and international social justice causes, leading an example for her three children.
Arthur Kong | Director of International Projects Arthur is a civil engineer and community development specialist for the Mining and Metallurgy division for Canada’s largest engineering consulting firm, SNC-Lavalin Inc. Arthur has also devoted his life to international development/aid sector and to the issues of poverty-reduction in sub-Saharan Africa. He was an overseas-consultant with Engineers Without Borders Canada in the southern African countries of Zambia and Malawi from 2009 to 2011. In Africa he worked with local rural communities and provided management consulting services to local NGO’s that were attempting to execute business and market development projects on the ground. In 2011, Arthur was appointed by Engineers Without Borders Canada and social-investors to co-lead a feasibility study to manufacturing fairly-traded/socially responsible hockey pucks in Canada using rubber from Liberia. Arthur has co-founded the SNC-Lavalin Toastmasters Association and the OUTpolitics initiative. Arthur is a recipient of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Annalisa Sodhi | Director of Local Projects Annalisa has 16 years teaching experience with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. She has been a strong advocate for social justice work in elementary schools, encouraging students to live their faith in actions and words. She has supported ACCESS from its beginning and has been instrumental in coordinating conferences in collaboration with ACCESS and Dufferin Peel for local youth. Her heroes are Mother Teresa and Jean Vanier, who dedicated their lives ensuring the most marginalized of humanity had a voice, a face, and a purpose in life. Annalisa's hope is that she is a role model to the students she teaches and her own two children, inspiring them to give without expecting anything in return and to look at life beyond their own.
Alrick A. Grange | Community Representative Alrick works at the City of Mississauga's City Manager’s Office, where he is a management consultant for corporate strategy and innovation. He has years of Management Consulting experience, along with fourteen years of Client Services and Intercontinental Contact Centre leadership experience. He specializes in relationship management, project management and advising, and has transformed businesses and executed change management within both the public and private sectors. Alrick holds a post-secondary education in Business Administration and a post-graduate executive designation in CRM (Customer Relationship Management). As a volunteer, he has served as the Director of Marketing & Public Relations and Music & Youth at Kingdom Life Ministries in Mississauga and is also a Board Member for the Hope Coalition. Alrick believes that the most effective leaders cultivate leaders.
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is a youth-run, non-profit organization aiming to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, enabling them with the opportunity to obtain an education for a successful life. ACCESS also aims to educate North American youth about related world issues, and to inspire them to make a difference globally. For more information and resources, please visit www.accesscharity.ca.
Media Inquiries Contact: Nathalie Atanda, Community Relations Manager nathalie@accesscharity.ca
Educator Resources to bring social justice, global perspective into the classroom
For ACCESS, all aspects of education are important, which is why the organization is expanding and re-launching its offerings of Educator Resources. These resources are available online free to all, including educators who value the positive impact of teaching, and the responsibility to create change and nurture leaders with a global perspective.
ACCESS has worked with elementary and secondary school teachers in developing this series of resources that not only fit curriculum standards, but also help students grow as globally conscious, social-justice aware individuals.
Annalisa Sodhi, an educator who was involved in the development of these resources, expresses that teaching is a vocation and a calling.
We are called to not only educate, but to empower and engage today’s youth. As teachers, we have a great responsibility to teach the curriculum and prepare our students to be well informed and well equipped with the tools and knowledge for a bright future. However, more than ever before, we have a moral responsibility to our students.
As educators, we must look beyond what textbooks can provide, beyond what a classroom can create, beyond how a curriculum can drive our instruction. Rather we must be driven to empower and engage our students to see their lives, their world in a bigger context. We must entrust upon our students that they have the power to make a difference – they have an impact on our world.
ACCESS Educator Resources offer a number of activities, lesson plans and tools that will help educators facilitate discussions and encourage a new moral tone in local classrooms.
Currently the Educator Resource section includes:
- Lesson plans and retreat ideas
- Promotional poster contest details
- Letter-writing to children in developing countries
- How to host a School Supply Drive and other collections
- Random Acts of Kindness project
- Loonie for Learning campaign for the UN World Day for Social Justice
- Suggested Reading list of picture books for elementary and resources for teachers
ACCESS also facilitates in-school Educational Presentations and Workshops on a variety of related topics. Booking information is available here.
To celebrate the re-launch and expansion of the program and new resources, Toronto-based illustrator Lydia Radewych has created illustrations for the Educator Resources website.
To download these resources and more, visit accesscharity.ca/educators.
New logo signifies ACCESS inspiring ideas through education
Over the past five years, ACCESS has been working to raise awareness and to make education a priority both locally and globally. Moving forward, ACCESS has developed a new logo to update its identify and signify the continued growth of the organization. The new logo consists of two head silhouettes, which also form a light bulb. In the centre, the familiar ACCESS text remains from the existing logo.
To develop the logo, Eren Kapaklili interned with ACCESS this summer through the archiTEXT Designer Combiner program. Eren describes the design process as "distilling themes and motifs based on the goals and philosophy behind ACCESS". He explains how circles and networks of lines became important to him when designing the logo. Eren used a style of applying overlapping and transparency along with the silhouette motif to produce the final design.
Two human profiles overlapping to create a light bulb convey that we are all connected through education and knowledge. The logo makes use of a powerful, yet simplistic visual effect to make a statement about interdependence and the positive outcome of human connectedness, education and social justice.
Zahra Ebrahim, founder of archiTEXT, shared her think tank's motivation for running the Designer Combiner program: "In the work we do, we're frequently engaging with dynamic groups in the charitable and non-profit sector while simultaneously engaging with emerging young designers. The Designer Combiner program allows us to facilitate relationship building between organizations we trust and admire and the young desigers whose development and growth we want to help nurture."
"As an organization, we are very excited to be growing and diversifying – this logo is a welcome refresh to our visual identity," said Daniel Francavilla, ACCESS President.
"We developed the logo over a several months to create one that represents our work involving human growth, connections and the power of knowledge and ideas through education."
The ACCESS team is pleased that through the development of this new logo, they were also were able to provide an opportunity for a design student, as Eren states he is "very proud to have had the opportunity to design for a deserving cause such as ACCESS." He hopes that this is his first step on a long road designing for the non-profit sector.
The new logo will be implemented throughout ACCESS print materials and online outlets beginning in September.
Media Inquiries and Questions Contact: Nathalie Atanda, Community Relations Manager ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. nathalie@accesscharity.ca
Back to School Shopping Deals Supporting ACCESS
As the summer winds down, it is Back to School time in many parts of the world. ACCESS is offering some shopping deals to our supporters through We-Care.com for local Back to School shopping needs, that will in turn support ACCESS.
Please see below for details, and note that these purchases must be made online through the links below.
Staples Take 25-50% off ALL backpacks here! ACCESS will receive a 2% donation on your purchase. See All Staples Coupons
Sony
Get Free Shipping Nationwide here! Donation of 1.75% of your purchase goes to ACCESS.
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Dell
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Special: PC is shipped within 24-hours.
ACCESS will receive a donation of 1% of your purchase!
For a full list of retailers offering a donation to ACCESS with your purchase, please visit access.we-care.com/Merchants.
There are hundreds more coupons available at access.we-care.com/Coupons.
You can find more deals on products and services you already buy – why not support ACCESS by buying them through access.we-care.com? We appreciate your support.
Disclaimer: ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. does not have a partnership with any of the products or brands mentioned above, with the exception of We-Care.com – Shop with Purpose. ACCESS was not paid to post this message. ACCESS will receive donations from the purchases made specifically through the links above, nowhere else.
Positions available: ACCESS seeking passionate youth to join team
ACCESS is seeking passionate new members to join our growing youth-run, non-profit organization. These exciting volunteer roles provide the opportunity to work with other youth members, make connections and gain diverse leadership experience in the non-profit sector. Both program coordinator and director positions are currently available! Full position descriptions and application deadlines are available at the links below each position title. Please email your Resume and a brief introduction of yourself expressing your interest to volunteer@accesscharity.ca.
Coordinator Positions
Arts for Change Talent Show Assistant Coordinator Details/Apply: CharityVillage or Volunteer MBC or GetInvolved
Speak Up for Change Blog Editor/Program Coordinator Details/Apply: CharityVillage or Idealist or GetInvolved
Youth Making a Difference Workshop Coordinator Details/Apply: CharityVillage or Volunteer MBC or GetInvolved
Fundraising Coordinator Details/Apply: CharityVillage or Volunteer MBC or GetInvolved
Director Positions
Director of International Initiatives Details/Apply: CharityVillage or Volunteer MBC or GetInvolved
or GetInvolved
How to Apply
Please email your Resume and a brief introduction of yourself expressing your interest to volunteer@accesscharity.ca. (Please note the deadlines provided on each listing). You are also able to apply through Volunteer MBC.
For more information, see the links above or contact:
Kody Robinson, Director of Volunteering & Recruitment kody@accesscharity.ca
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on providing education opportunities to youth in developing countries, while raising awareness and inspiring youth locally.
Thank You for Celebrating 5 Years of ACCESS
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. celebrated its five-year anniversary on March 5, 2011 at Brampton City Hall. Coinciding with the celebration, ACCESS also launched their new, re-designed website at www.accesscharity.ca. A commemorative video was also produced and can be seen below or at this link.
The ACCESS team would like to thank all those that attended, the event sponsors, and all of the many dedicated supporters throughout the years. ACCESS looks forward to a future filled with opportunities to educate, empower, and inspire.
Event Photo Slideshow | Photos by Andrew Ly
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ACCESS
Give the gift of an Education with ACCESS Christmas Cards
Student-run fundraising success in high school
One High School's Outstanding Social Justice Fundraising Story
To ensure the success of the fundraiser, an extensive advertising campaign was posted throughout the school. The School Board's Catholic Education Week (May 3 to May 7) was devoted entirely to the Virtual Classroom Drive. Morning announcements, posters, banners, and individual presentations to classrooms all contributed to the overwhelming success of the fundraiser. By the end of the week, the school had raised $2050 for ACCESS.
Aian Binlayo and Tanzima Khan, members of the World Issues group, were key individuals in the planning and organization of the fundraiser.
“There are few solutions that provide more answers to global issues than education,” said Binlayo and Khan. “The Virtual Classroom Drive helped us recognize our ability to reach out to others as a school community and make a true, positive impact on other countries from here at home.”
Education; it’s my right, it’s your right, it’s everyone’s right!
The Virtual Classroom Drive was only one of several initiatives held throughout the school year that aimed to raise money for various ACCESS Charity projects.
During the liturgical season of Lent, the World Issues group held their annual ThinkFAST from March 26 to 27, 2010. This was a 28-hour fast in which roughly 100 students eagerly participated. Although students were given the opportunity to eat a few crackers and drink a single glass of juice, many participants opted to eat and drink and nothing at all. The participating students were able to enjoy many different activities, including various games, winning prizes, a sleep-over at school, hearing from guest speaker Daniel Francavilla, bowling, and finally a grand pizza party to break their fast.
All participants had to collect and donate a minimum of $20 each in order to be eligible for this event. The total amount of this money was divided: half was given to support the project Development and Peace, and the other half was given to the IMUMA project of ACCESS Charity. This fundraising event was an astonishing success and Notre Dame hopes that it will be even more successful in the years to come.
Furthermore, as part of their unit culminating task, Ms. Leggo’s grade 12 politics class hosted a fundraiser for ACCESS Charity’s IMUMA project. This fundraiser was held during the 2010 Parent Teacher Interview Night. With great success, the fundraiser raised over $600. While showcasing the great efforts of ACCESS Charity’s initiatives, the students hosted a Bake Sale and Gift Basket Fundraiser for both students and their parents.
Additionally in April, grade 9 students painted Easter Cards for the orphans of IMUMA in Tanzania. Each orphan received a personalized painted card from a student in Mrs. Pighin’s grade 9 visual arts class. As part of Notre Dame’s motto, “Justice, Love and Peace,” students wanted to extend a sign of love to the children of IMUMA and let them know that young people in Canada care.
Lastly, the grade 12 hospitality and tourism class, led by Mrs. Schulde, held a Bake Sale called “Window to Sugarland”. This bake sale was put together in order to raise awareness and money for ACCESS initiatives. These students baked many delicious treats, such as cookies, cinnamon buns, banana cake and brownies, all of which they sold to the students to support ACCESS.
Throughout the year Notre Dame students held various fundraisers and charitable projects, many of which supported ACCESS. Each was done with special care and was successful in its own way. The students are glad that they were able to help various people in both their neighborhood and around the world, and pray that they can continue doing such great work. They would also like to encourage all other schools to initiate their own projects and continue to do their part in helping the world.
- View the Photos from Notre Dame's Fundraising
- Educators: Resources and ACCESS at Your School
- Students: Get Involved with ACCESS
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is a youth-run organization aiming to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, enabling them with the opportunity to obtain an education for a successful life. ACCESS also aims to educate North American youth about related world issues, and to inspire them to make a difference globally. For more information and resources, please visit www.accesscharity.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Francavilla, President | daniel@accesscharity.ca
Kody Robinson, PR Coordinator | kody@
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Arts create positive change at Talent Show fundraiser
MISSISSAUGA, ON – On June 25, ACCESS Charity, a youth-run organization based in Peel Region, demonstrated their success beyond the scope of collecting donations for educational resources to children in developing countries, as they presented their first ever Arts for Change Talent Show Fundraiser.
Louroz Mercader – Institute for Youth Citizenship
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada
City of Brampton – Office of the Mayor
Therese Guidolin – White Weddings
The Brampton Mayor’s Youth Team and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council of Mississauga are also gratefully thanked for their efforts towards this event’s success. ACCESS would like to also thank Matt Manerus and Jon Luciani for the AV support Aesthetic Technical Productions generously provided. Photography and video crew members Mallory D., Kevin S. and Vanessa C. were greatly appreciated.
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Francavilla, President | daniel@accesscharity.ca
Kody Robinson, PR Coordinator | kody@
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Place your Bid for Hope and support Haiti
- Purchase Tickets: TicketScene
- Contribute: Donate Online
- Trip Info: ACCESS Haiti
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Francavilla, President | daniel@accesscharity.ca
Kody Robinson, PR Coordinator | kody@
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Following a journey to Haiti
- Read the Pre-Trip Journals all 4 travelling students
- Contribute financially or donate requested items
Arts for Change: ACCESS to engage local youth, fundraise with Talent Show
BRAMPTON, ON – Local youth-run organization ACCESS Charity presents the first ever Arts for Change Talent Show on Friday June 25, 2010. The fundraiser has support from the Brampton Mayor’s Youth Team and the Mayors Youth Advisory Committee of Mississauga. ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education has been responsible for an array of initiatives promoting social change including their annual School Supply Drive, Youth Making a Difference Workshop, and school presentations. On June 25, 2010 ACCESS will continue to climb the ladder of youth activism with their Arts for Change Talent Show.
The talent showcase will be held at the Noel Ryan Auditorium in the Mississauga Central Library beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available for $5.00 at the door, and in advance through ACCESS and select local high schools through the Brampton MYT and the MYAC of Mississauga.The event is a fundraiser designed to support projects in Haiti and other developing countries including Tanzania, Africa. Proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies and help provide ways that youth can draw closer to the educational advantages offered in North America.
Arts for Change is a unique way to raise awareness about ACCESS along with an opportunity for young, talented youth to get their “big break” in front of peers and a youth-oriented, non-profit organization. ACCESS encourages anyone in the Peel Region and beyond to come out and enjoy what the members of their community have to offer, while supporting the cause of global education.
For any inquiries, you are invited to visit the Arts for Change webpage at www.accesscharity.ca/artsforchange. If you are interested in making a donation or are able to be a sponsor for our event, please feel free to contact artsforchange@accesscharity.ca.
ACCESS appreciates your support and reminds you to be a pioneer of change in your area!
ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. is a youth-run organization aiming to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, enabling them with the opportunity to obtain an education for a successful life. ACCESS also aims to educate North American youth about related world issues, and to inspire them to make a difference globally. For more information and resources, please visit www.accesscharity.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Francavilla, President | daniel@accesscharity.ca
Kody Robinson, PR Coordinator | kody@
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Global Action Week 2010: Financing for Education
- Donate online today
- Book an educational presentation
- Download and share educator resources
- Fundraise for a current ACCESS project
Media Inquiries:
Daniel Francavilla, President | daniel@accesscharity.ca
Kody Robinson, PR Coordinator | kody@
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