From Rabbi Itchyand Goldy Grossbaum:
I know you are thinking, what another voting competition… The answer is yes, it’s finally Canada’s turn.
The Friendship Circle is comprised by a circle of friends, you, a child with special needs, a teen volunteer, their families, and all who support our effort. We are building a world with Friends, one person at a time!
The Friendship Circle Toronto is a non-profit organization that addresses the challenges facing the families of children with special needs in a novel and innovative way.
The organization pairs up local teenagers with the children for a full range of ongoing specially tailored programs: Friends @ Home, Sunday Circle & Teen Scene, Sports League, Birthday Club, Holiday Programs, Workshops, Mom & Dad’s Night Out.
The Friendship Circle touches so many. The child with special needs looks forward to the special events they attend where they are cared for in a fun atmosphere. The teenage volunteer learns the value of giving, and cherishes the experience of making a difference in a child’s life. The child’s family gets much needed respite and the pleasure of seeing their child become part of the community.
Our idea is to expand our activities and programs to accommodate the high demand of these children and families. Including training our volunteers to understand the impact of their bonding and relationship with these children with Special needs.
The Aviva Community Fund would be used towards buying new equipment and creating a new play area to further enrich the experience and offer the ultimate respite for Families and the Children with Special needs.
The Friendship Circle is made up of five parts: volunteers, children, parents, staff, and supporters. The true beauty of the Circle is how we all link together to form a seamless circle of friendship.
Together, we can perform miracles. visit us at FriendshipCircleToronto.ca
You Can help Friendship Circle Toronto win up to $500,000, Here’s how to vote:
STEP 1: Register (just fill in your email address and a password and screen name).
STEP 2: Check your email and click on the link to confirm your registration
STEP 3: Sign in
STEP 4: Vote now (the yellow button)
STEP 5: Please vote tomorrow too.
Ichy & Goldie u guys rock!! Much Hatzlacha & Bracha!!
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf7138
Next round of voting starts Monday Oct. 25
amazing couple! keep up the great work
VOTE THIS MORNING BEFORE NOON!
is friendship circle of ottowa vote for them!!
It is so nice to see a son working for his father. Family is so beautiful – taking care of each other. Go go go!!
where do we vote?
bs”d
Now that we’ve taken the time FOR YET ANOTHER CONTEST, we’ve got 9 votes left. Any suggestions who to vote for to help them win? Might as well get the extra mitzvah. Can the Shluchim make suggestions?
Honestly, it’s ok, the two minutes it takes that can help a shliach, or just any Jew win a HUGE prize, is COMPLETELY worth it.
Goldie is definitely deserving of winning it!!
Noteh – you have children who are on Shlichus fulfilling your dream! Lots of Nachas!
Hatzlocho Rabba on this and overnite camp !
much hatzlocha in your holy work for our Rebbe, zy”a…
we are so proud!
ma and ta
I will definately vote! Hatzlacha Rabba
wooohooooooo go toronto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hatzlacha rabba-hope you win!!!
is this the same Rabbi from Chabadana?
Reb Noteh Shemtov, Tzadik Yesod Olom, the best friend of Shluchim International. He has a heart like his Zaideh Rabbi Gerlitsky. Lots of nachas.