Happy 2012!
Last year, with all the big news stories, environmental, natural disasters and economic news, it became crystal clear to me how connected we all are. Modern technology and media not only connect us instantly to what’s happening in our own communities, but also to what’s happening on the other side of the world.
Last year also strengthened Oscar & Libby’s commitment to being involved in its community & supporting what’s happening in it. I believe very strongly that we all need to support local, independent businesses, farmers and charities where ever possible. I have to say, I am proud of the list of charities and charitable events that we supported and contributed to last year… and am taking a moment to toot our own horn!
At the start of last year our gals contributed their lists of their favourite local charities, from which we chose ones that represented different aspects of community life. It was fun and satisfying to watch the list grow over the year. Now we plan for 2012! Happy New Year to you all!
2012 Organizations We’re Supporting:
- Dandelion Society (January)
- United Way of Greater Victoria (February)
2011 Charities We Supported:
- CFAX Santa’s Anonymous (Dec 2011)
- Cetus Research & Conservation Society (Nov 2011)
Cetus is a non-profit society based in Victoria, BC, which has been working to facilitate the conservation of the marine environment since 2005. - Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock (Oct 2011)
- Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation (Oct 2011)
- Make A Wish Foundation (Sep 2011)
- The Cridge Centre for the Family (Sep 2011)
- Bridges Society for Women (Aug 2011)
- Janeece Place (June 2011)
- Wild Arc Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (June 2011)
- The Land Conservancy (June 2011)
- PEERS (May 2011)
- Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre (May 2011)
- Pacific Coast Swimming Club (April 2011)
- Sandy Merriman House
- Cool Aid Society
- Our Place
- YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Program
- The Mustard Seed Food Bank
- Victoria SPCA
Past Events:
Cool May Blues Friday, May 27, 2011
Lucky Bar presented a benefit concert featuring Juno Award Winner artist Jim Byrnes & Friends in support of the Victoria Cool Aid Society. Friday, May 27th at Lucky Bar (517 Yates Street). Doors open at 6pm. Tickets $25 advance, available at Ferris’ 2-5pm daily. $30 at the door.