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NewsBytes: April, 2003
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Toyota awards $100,000 in grants for playground naturalization
April 28, 2003
Toyota Canada recently awarded 89 schools across Canada with grants ranging between $1,000 and $2,500 as part of its Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program. A total of $100,000 was granted to schools to help them start or expand a school ground naturalization project. "By transforming concrete school grounds into ones that include nature, the learning opportunities literally come alive," said Geoff Cape, executive director of Evergreen. "These grants are key to helping schools redesign their play space to provide students with a healthy and safe place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature and each other." For more information about the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program, visit: www.evergreen.ca/en/index.html.
April 28, 2003
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) will present its first Annual Awards of Excellence on June 12 as part of its anniversary celebrations. The awards will recognize an individual or organization that excels in supporting the rights of immigrants and refugees in Canada. Nominees should demonstrate a dedication to the goal of eliminating discrimination against immigrants and refugees in our society. The 2003 Awards will include two categories of nominations: for an Ontario-based individual or organization, and for an OCASI member in good standing. The deadline for nominations is May 16. For more information, contact Membership Service Coordinator, Martha Orellana at (416) 322-4950 ext. 230, email morellana@ocasi.org, or visit www.ocasi.org.
Fast Fact: One quarter of volunteering done on company time
April 28, 2003
A new study reports that about one-quarter of all the time devoted to volunteer work in Canada in 2000 was done with the support of employers. An estimated 1,725,000 employed volunteers, or about 48% of all employed volunteers, received support from their employer in some form in 2000, up from 44% in 1997. Employer-supported volunteers gave an average of 20 hours more per year than their counterparts who did not receive support from employers. This translates into more than 255 million hours of volunteer work, or about one-quarter of total volunteer hours contributed in the year 2000. -- Statistics Canada
April 28, 2003
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Marguerite Bourgeois' arrival in Montreal, where she founded the well-known Sailors Chapel. As part of the celebrations, an anonymous donor gave the chapel $58,000 to recondition its 93-year-old Casavant organ. The two-keyboard organ was built in 1910 by Casavant Fréres of St. Hyacinthe for the chapel, formally known as Chapelle Historique Notre Dame de Bon Secours.
April 28, 2003
Microsoft Canada's I Can Software Donation Program will supply reBOOT Canada with almost $3.5 million in software for the benefit of charitable organizations across Canada. The donation will help ensure that organizations can provide their constituents with access to the technology and the tools they need to help realize their full potential. "Without the support we receive from the I Can Program we would be unable to provide our service to thousands of charitable organizations across Canada," said Devon MacDonald, executive director of reBOOT Canada. "By providing us with appropriate software, Microsoft has enabled us to properly distribute computer equipment across the country." Beginning this month, computers destined for a wide range of charities across Canada will be upgraded with Microsoft software including Windows XP Home operating system, Office XP Professional, Microsoft Publisher, Encarta 2003 Deluxe multimedia encyclopedia, and the Magic School Bus series. For more information about reBOOT Canada, visit: www.rebootcanada.ca.
April 28, 2003
E-mail security company, MessageLabs, reports that one in 204 e-mails received by nonprofit organizations in the UK contains a virus. It also confirms that virus levels have "increased massively" in the past three years, adding that "the nonprofit sector is attacked by more e-mail viruses than many other sectors in the UK." Still, there are a few sectors that face an even greater threat from virus e-mails. The leisure industry receives one virus in every 72 e-mails, and the retail sector receives one virus in every 110 e-mails received. Chemical and pharmaceutical firms appear to be the least at risk with the lowest virus to e-mail ratio of only 1:612. Spam is another growing irritant to e-mail users. Across all sectors, the ratio of spam to legitimate mail increased significantly in the last year, jumping from 1:11 in 2002, to just 1:6 in 2003. -- MessageLabs
April 28, 2003
The latest report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project reveals that there is far more fluidity in the internet population than many analysts imagine. According to the report, entitled The Ever-Shifting Internet Population: A new look at Internet use and the digital divide, 20% of non-internet users live in wired homes and yet remain offline, and more than one quarter of current internet users report that at one time or another in their online lives, they dropped offline for an extended period. "The internet population shows much greater churn than most realize," said Amanda Lenhart, the research specialist at the Project and author of the new report. "A lot of people are moving in and out of the online world pretty regularly. It is too simple to talk about a digital divide based exclusively on problems with access when it is now clear that access issues change from month to month for lots of Americans." Other contributors to the digital divide include age, race, income level, geographic location, or being disabled. For more information, or to download a copy of the report, visit: www.pewinternet.org/reports/toc.asp?Report=88.
April 28, 2003
The Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA), Canada's leading national IT and innovation awards program, invites entries for its 11th annual competition. CIPA honours organizations that have benefited from IT and innovation implementation excellence, and recognizes visionary organizations that have developed innovative results-based technology solutions. Past winners include financial institutions, government agencies, telecom companies, emerging companies, and national not-for-profit organizations that faced various challenges. "Coveted by business and not-for-profit companies alike, a CIPA award identifies an organization as not only having achieved leadership in productivity through IT transformation, but also the CIPA program strives to show what led to a winner's success," said Larry Simon, chief technology officer for Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, which manages the program. The deadline for nominations is May 30. For more information or to submit an entry, visit: www.cipa.com.
April 28, 2003
The Leverus Annual Internet Survey for Associations and Not-For-Profit Organizations found that 89% of respondents use a combination of print and web communications to disseminate their information. About 10% continue to use print materials exclusively, and 1% of survey respondents use the web exclusively. Newsletters are one of the most commonly produced communication tools, with 73% of respondents producing a newsletter and 53% putting their newsletter online. Information brochures are produced by 70% of respondents and 67% are producing information brochures online. Annual reports are also commonly produced by respondents (56%) and about 36% place their annual report online. Thirty-four percent of respondents said that a lack of resources to convert to internet communications was a barrier to conducting online communications. -- LEVERUS Inc.
Easter egg hunt brings sweet success in Sydney
April 28, 2003
There were a lot of happy faces and a few sighting of the Easter Bunny during a Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser held in Petersfield Park during the Easter weekend. Organizers of the Hunt for a Cure event say they were surprised, but thrilled, with the number of people who attended the holiday egg hunt. While not everyone left with a brimming basket of chocolate treats, there was free cotton candy and plenty of other activities for kids. Of course, the big winner was the Canadian Cancer Society, which received thousands of dollars in proceeds from the event.
April 21, 2003
Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited announced that its Matinée Fashion Foundation will cease to exist once federal government legislation banning tobacco sponsorship takes effect in October. In the past decade, the company has invested more than $50 million in business development grants and marketing support for Canadian fashion designers. "We have exhaustively explored options to understand how or whether we might be able to continue this important program in some modified manner," said Neil Blanche, the company's director of marketing communications. "However, faced with legislation which becomes even more prohibitive in October of this year - when tobacco companies will be entirely banned from branded sponsorship - we have been left with no choice but to discontinue the Matinée Fashion Foundation granting program in 2004."
April 21, 2003
A $450,000 sponsorship from Sodexho, a food management services provider, will fund construction of a new student facility at Trinity Western University. The new Pacific Rim Collegium will be a member-based, upscale facility for TWU's commuting students, offering a place where they can study, make a quick meal, and connect with professors and peers. Sodexho will also provide food and beverages to the collegium at a subsidized price.
"[The collegiums] are doing something for TWU commuter students that no one else in the country is attempting," said Garry C. Knox, president of Sodexho Canada. "Traditionally student life resources are so focused on residential students that it almost totally ignores commuter students. So we're excited about partnering in a project that is establishing a new benchmark with new standards for student life." For more information, visit: www.twu.ca/news/news_detail.asp?NewsID=216.
April 21, 2003
The Leverus' Annual Internet Survey for Associations and Not-For-Profit Organizations reveals that the internet is becoming an integral tool for many Canadian nonprofits. The vast majority (97%) have a web site, and 68% of respondents indicated that they have an internet strategy as part of their overall strategic planning efforts. Sixty-four percent allocate funds on an annual basis for the internet, however, about 50% of respondents report that the amount is less than 1% of their total budget. Despite the relatively small budgets, almost 72% of respondents feel their web sites are important or very important in contributing to the success of achieving overall organizational objectives. -- LEVERUS Inc.
April 21, 2003
Media magnate Israel Asper revealed detailed plans last week for his $270 million tribute to human rights: the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. "There ought to be an institution developed to tell the Canadian human rights story with its warts as well as its beauty marks," Asper told reporters. "The museum will recognize some of our darker moments in human rights but will also celebrate the things we have done right and the progress we've made." Heritage Minister Sheila Copps announced an initial federal contribution of $30 million to begin development, while the Asper Foundation launched a donation drive for $60 million, with another $20 million being contributed by both the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg, where the museum will be built.
April 21, 2003
Exceptional caregivers across Canada are eligible for a $10,000 national award and nine $1,000 regional awards through the 2003 Allianz Canada Caregiver Awards. This annual program honours the dedication and kindness provided by non-professional caregivers to loved ones with an illness or disability. To be eligible, a caregiver must be nominated by someone familiar with the circumstances of both the caregiver and the care recipient. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2003. For more information, or to obtain a nomination form, visit: www.allianz.ca/e_caregiving/annual_awards_2003.html.
April 21, 2003
A new report from Independent Sector reveals that the ability to take a tax deduction for charitable contributions plays a major role in US donors' decisions about how much they give to charity. Current US tax law permits those who itemize their charitable contributions to claim a deduction, yet almost two-thirds of all taxpayers opt to take a standard deduction and do not itemize their returns. The report, Deducting Generosity: The Effect of Charitable Tax Incentives on Giving, found that households that itemize donate 37% more than non-itemizing households. In addition, itemizers give nearly two-thirds more to religion than non-itemizers. -- Independent Sector
April 21, 2003
The RCMP and Volunteer Canada are teaming up to help Canadians better understand the screening measures voluntary organizations take to protect children and other vulnerable people from potential abusers. Together they produced a new brochure, entitled Understanding Police Records Checks, which explains to volunteers how PRCs are carried out, and how they can be used as part of a comprehensive screening process. "This brochure will help volunteers see PRCs as an important element of a comprehensive 10-step screening process," said Paddy Bowen, president of Volunteer Canada. "Protecting youth, the aged, and other citizens from exploitation is important to Canadians, and so it is a top priority for the RCMP," added RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli. "We are committed to contributing to our country's social well-being in any and every way we can." For more information about volunteer screening, or to download a copy of the brochure, visit: www.volunteer.ca/volcan/eng/content/screening/screening.php.
April 21, 2003
Imagine, an initiative of the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy to promote corporate responsibility, announced the recipients of its 2003 "New Spirit of Community" Partnership Awards. This year's winners are: CN and Safe Communities Foundation of Canada for Pulling Together; Microsoft Canada and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada for Can Tech and Mission X; Petro-Canada and the Canadian Association of Food Banks for thINK FOOD; the Saint John Business Community and local community organizations for the Saint John Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative; and TELUS and the Because We Care Education Society of Alberta for the TELUS Learning Connection.
The awards were founded in 1996 to recognize and celebrate innovative and effective partnerships and programs created by companies and charitable organizations that are making a difference. Imagine donates $5,000 to the charitable partner in each winning program. For more information, visit: www.imagine.ca.
April 21, 2003
Nielsen/NetRatings reports that broadband internet access continues to grow, with a 59% increase in December of 2002 compared with December of 2001. Broadband users also spend 70% more time online, and view double the number of pages that narrowband web surfers do. Reports also indicate that older Americans are embracing broadband, with increases in use of broadband from 67% for 65+ year-olds, 78% for 55-64 year-olds, and 75% in the 50-54 year age bracket. Overall, 20% of broadband users in December were over age 50. -- Nielsen/NetRatings
April 21, 2003
The Calgary Inter-Faith Community Action Association opened a retail store this month that will not only keep old office equipment out of landfills, but which allows nonprofits and low-income households to access much-needed technology. The ReCompute program works hands-on with businesses to repair and recycle outdated electronic equipment, and donations come from both individuals and corporations. The retail store offers 20% off its product to charities and low-income Calgarians and is also setting up a "Technology for Time" program that will enable people to volunteer their time to help pay for the costs of the office equipment they want. For more information about the program, visit: www.calgary-interfaith.ab.ca/recompute.html.
April 21, 2003
A donation of $50,000 from BMW Group Canada will provide a yearly scholarship to one exceptional graduate student at York University's Canadian Centre for German and European Studies (CCGES). The BMW Award for Excellence will recognize values in students that the CCGES and BMW both value: innovation and excellence. "At BMW, excellence is a daily achievement," said Hendrik von Kuenheim, president of BMW Group Canada. "York is a vital source of innovation and fast becoming a competitive player on the international stage. BMW looks forward to a long relationship with the university." For more information, visit www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=1107.
April 14, 2003
We're pleased to announce that Mary McIntyre has joined the CharityVillage team as our new recruitment advertising account manager for Atlantic Canada. Based in New Brunswick, Mary has a strong track record of delivering excellent client service. Find out a bit more about Mary in this profile: www.charityvillage.com/charityvillage/mary.htmlThe CharityVillage web site was also recently recognized as one of the top 500 career-oriented web sites in the world by CareerXroads. One of just 17 Canadian sites named, CharityVillage was the only nonprofit-oriented, Canadian site in the top 500.
The same week we heard about the CareerXroads honour, readers of Michael Gilbert's excellent Nonprofit Online News voted our site as one of the top three "Best online news sources". We were the only Canadian site to make the list. Thanks to all of our visitors, contributors, advertisers, and staff for helping us earn these accolades.
April 14, 2003
The London Community Foundation was facing the prospect of cutbacks to its grants program this year, until an anonymous donor stepped forward with a gift of $250,000. Lower returns from investments meant that grants were reduced last year, and executive director Libby Fowler said the foundation had been planning a further reduction in grants to $250,000 or $300,000 from an average of $800,000 a few years ago. "When the lawyer called, I was expecting a small gift. When he told me the amount, I was stunned and very excited," said Fowler. The only stipulation from the donor is that the donation is to be disbursed this year. The first $100,000 will be used to help fund a major environment project in cooperation with other donors. The remainder will be used to fund four new community projects and grants to community organizations. For more information, visit: www.lcf.on.ca/news_new.html.
April 14, 2003
Status of Women Canada is calling for nominations for the 24th annual Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The awards were instituted in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the "Persons Case" and the five Alberta women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle of Canadian women for equality. Recipients of these awards continue this tradition of courage, integrity, and hard work in their efforts to advance the cause of equality for girls and women in significant and substantial ways that have enriched their communities. Five awards, in addition to one Youth Award, are presented each October to candidates chosen from across Canada. The deadline for nominations is May 16, 2003. For more information, visit: www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/persons/index_e.html.
April 14, 2003
Although nonprofit leaders believe that technology can help their organizations, most are not making it a priority. Eighty-three percent of nonprofit leaders said they were focusing heavily on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness, and 100% said technology could help. However, only 33% said they were factoring technology into operating plans, compared to 80% of IT staff, and 74% of development directors. In addition, only 27% of nonprofit managers said their organization had recently invested or planned to invest in technology in 2003, compared to 60% of IT professionals, and 58% of development staff. -- Association of Fundraising Professionals
April 14, 2003
If you've been meaning to check out recent initiatives and resources from the Charities Directorate of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) then you might want to read a new publication from Carter & Associates, entitled CCRA and Charities: What's New? A Summary of Developments from June 2002 through March 2003. R. Johanna Blom and Terrance S. Carter nicely summarize some of the more important developments that charities should be aware of, including information about related businesses, political activities, split-receipting, and more. To view the summary, visit: www.carters.ca/pub/bulletin/charity/2003/chylb20.htm.
April 14, 2003
Children's clothing manufacturer and retailer, Please Mum, recently donated $300,000 to World Vision Canada to build schools in Mozambique. The company raised the money through a variety of initiatives, including a matching program and several employee-driven fundraisers. The funds will help build two schools, providing 800 children with well-equipped classrooms. The donation will also help build teacher residences and wells with safe drinking water that will be used by the whole community. For more information about World Vision, visit: www.worldvision.ca.
April 14, 2003
Ephraim Feig, the chief technology officer and chief marketing officer for software provider Kintera Inc., released a new white paper. Five Trends That Will Shape The Face Of Philanthropy In The Coming Decade identifies software technology and Internet usage trends that are already affecting the spending decisions of corporations, and which are expected to impact how nonprofit organizations deal with information. The paper covers the evolution of customer relationship management (CRM), application service providers (ASPs), internet communities, and more. "Many nonprofits are considering spending on information technology in the near future, some quite considerably. It is imperative that they know these trends so that they can make good investment choices," said Dr. Feig. To download a copy of the paper in PDF format, visit: www.kintera.org/custom/pdf/5trends_of_Philanthropy.pdf.
April 14, 2003
The Canadian Cancer Society recently held its Chinese Telethon - Hope for Tomorrow, raising $200,000. For the first time ever the event took place in Ontario and organizers say it was a tremendous success. "We are thrilled by this generous show of support and very grateful to everyone in the Chinese community who contributed," says Helen McGill, president, Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto Region. "The proceeds will go a long way to helping people living with cancer and funding important cancer research." More than 50 dedicated volunteers braved a severe winter storm to answer calls from 1,300 donors. For more information about the Canadian Cancer Society, visit: www.cancer.ca.
April 14, 2003
United Way of Greater Toronto and Tides Canada Foundation are creating a catalyst to encourage donating in a new way with Canada's first Social Investors Forum, a program connecting business entrepreneurs with unique and meaningful philanthropic opportunities that maximize skills and strengthen the community sector. The Social Investors Forum (SIF) links "social investors" - donors looking to fund long-term community projects - and business volunteers with "social entrepreneurs" from nonprofit social service agencies who are developing non-traditional creative solutions to local needs.
"The Social Investors Forum is a unique blend of the for-profit and nonprofit worlds that promises returns for the entire community," said Susan McIsaac, vice president of fundraising for the United Way of Greater Toronto. Based on venture philanthropy, a growing trend in the United States, SIF applies the principles and tactics from venture capital investing to funding nonprofits. For more information about the forum, visit: www.unitedwaytoronto.com/social-investors/HOME.html.
April 14, 2003
Quebec shoppers were invited to Give and Score with Metro, and that's just what they did, raising a total of $125,000 for the Saku Koivu Foundation. During the fundraising campaign, held March 3-16 in all 250 Metro supermarkets across Quebec, shoppers were asked to support the cause by donating 50 cents or more while paying for their purchases. The foundation was created in association with the Montreal General Hospital Foundation with the goal of raising funds to purchase a PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) scan machine. The foundation's goal is to raise $8 million to buy the machine. For more information about the foundation, visit: www.sakukoivufoundation.com.
April 14, 2003
Canada Post is once again accepting nominations for the Canada Post 2003 Literacy Awards. For the 11th consecutive year, the company will recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional accomplishments in the field of literacy. "We're confident that these awards not only recognize the accomplishments of our winners, but that they also raise public awareness of the contributions of communities, educators, and businesses to the literacy cause," said Alain Guilbert, vice-president of communications at Canada Post. The awards will recognize up to 45 individuals and organizations for their exceptional work in one of four categories: individual achievement, educator, community leadership, and business leadership. The deadline for nominations is May 30, 2003. For more information, visit www.canadapost.ca/literacyawards.
April 7, 2003
Michael Lee-Chin, head of the billion-dollar investment firm AIC Ltd., announced that he will donate $30 million to the Royal Ontario Museum's expansion and renovation campaign. "I'm thrilled to make this contribution to support a project that will change the face of Toronto and create an invaluable cultural and educational legacy for Ontario and Canada," said Lee-Chin. To date, the Renaissance ROM project has secured $114 million in financial commitments. The first phase of construction is set to begin this spring. For more information, visit: www.rom.on.ca/news/releases
April 7, 2003
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is warning residents of a possible scam involving individuals who claim to represent a charity that is "helping the children of Iraq". Jim Holland, executive director of the BBB, says the fact that the calls cannot be traced, that the caller use high-pressure tactics, and refuses to name the charity all make the solicitations suspect. He recommends that people who wish to donate to humanitarian aid for Iraqi children contact charities they are familiar with. Anyone with questions or concerns about charitable giving can reach the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island at 250-386-6348. For more information about the BBB, visit: www.canadiancouncilbbb.ca.
April 7, 2003
A new report, entitled Giving in Tough Times: The Impact of Personal Economic Concerns on Giving and Volunteering, reveals that people who are worried about their personal finances are less likely to donate or volunteer. A household concerned about its finances gives an average of $1,060, compared to $2,040 given by a household without those financial concerns. Americans who are not concerned about their finances also volunteer more than those who are concerned (53% versus 40%). When volunteers with incomes between $50,000 and $75,000 are not concerned about finances, 61% volunteer, but when they become concerned, only 51% do so. Volunteers with incomes in the $25,000 to $50,000 range reduce the time they give to nonprofits from 47% to 35%, while lower-income volunteer rates decline from 36% to 27%. -- Independent Sector
April 7, 2003
The April 30th deadline for the 6th annual Donner Canadian Foundation Awards For Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services is fast approaching. $5,000 awards will be presented to nonprofit agencies in nine different categories of social service delivery: alternative education, traditional education, child care services, counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and treatment of substance abuse, provision of basic necessities, services for people with disabilities, and services for seniors. In addition, the prestigious Donner Award for Excellence, valued at $20,000, will be presented to the agency that performs best overall. For more information, or to receive the 2003 application package, visit www.fraserinstitute.ca/donner, email donnerawards@fraserinstitute.ca, or call toll-free: 1(866) 716-7175.
April 7, 2003
St. Willibrord Credit Union announced that it will sponsor the Storybook Castle for $200,000, making it the largest corporate sponsor to take part in the City of London's project to rejuvenate Storybook Gardens. Storybook Gardens is a London landmark that draws children and families from all over southwestern Ontario. "This is an exciting opportunity for St. Willibrord," said Jack Smit, president and CEO of the credit union. "We have a community investment program and we like to invest in community organizations that make southwestern Ontario a better place to live, learn, grow, work and/or play. Storybook Gardens and the Castle are a great fit with that." For more information about Storybook Gardens, visit: www.storybook.london.ca.
April 7, 2003
A report funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation reflects on the challenges and opportunities that the philanthropic community faces when funding technology. From Obstacles to Opportunity: Six interlocking elements of strategic technology grantmaking, prepared by Marc Osten, Jillaine Smith, and Rob Stuart, hopes to inform foundations interested in organizational effectiveness. The report suggests a framework for a more holistic approach to tech grantmaking that includes six interrelated elements: determined leadership, active learning, dynamic collaboration, strategic technology use, a holistic infrastructure, and effective intermediaries. To download the full report in PDF format, visit: www.summitcollaborative.com.
April 7, 2003
TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG) presented a $250,000 gift to the Robarts Research Institute. The funds will be used to sponsor a business development program at the institute that is designed to boost technology transfer from the lab to the marketplace. The donation will also contribute to five years of salary for an additional Business Development Associate. "Adding a new member to our three-person business development team will help ensure Robarts and our scientists capture and develop our intellectual property," said Michael Crowley, vice president of business development at the institute. For more information, visit: www.rri.on.ca/news/nw_spotlight.shtml.
April 7, 2003
More than three-quarters of online Americans (77%) have used the internet in connection with the war in Iraq. Fifty-five percent used e-mail in some way to communicate or learn about the war, and 56% have used the web to get news, general information, or commentary. The majority of internet users are still relying on television to get most of their war news. However, 17% report that their principle source of information about the war is the internet. Interestingly, 74% of America's 116 million internet users back the US-led war with Iraq, while 22% oppose it. The report found that internet users are more likely than non-users to support the war and to support the way President Bush is conducting it. -- Pew Internet Project
April 7, 2003
BC doctors are seeking nominations of outstanding individuals and organizations whose work has made a positive impact on the long-term health and safety of British Columbians. The BC Medical Association (BCMA) will present its fourth annual Excellence in Health Promotion Awards in June, recognizing people and organizations that have demonstrated creativity and initiative in improving health and safety. The awards are given in two categories: organization (public or private) and individual. Nominees have positively impacted health and safety through clearly identified actions, initiatives or increased public awareness. The deadline for nominations is May 2, 2003. For more information, visit www.bcma.org, call the BCMA at 604-638-2842, or e-mail bglusman@bcma.bc.ca.
April 7, 2003
The Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) is expanding its successful ROSE Program to provide more rural women and their communities with vital health and social service information. Featuring the resources of its many partners, FWIO members present community workshops, fairs, and information sessions to rural communities throughout Ontario through planning guides, promotional materials, and leadership training sessions. In the coming months, the ROSE Program will be adding eight additional partnerships in the social services sector, which will reflect the needs of rural communities throughout Ontario. For more information, contact Julie Annett, ROSE Program Manager at (519) 836-3078 or juliea@fwio.on.ca, or visit www.fwio.on.ca.
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