And the winner is... Alisha Piercy, for her entry, 'You have hair like flags, flags that point in manydirections at once but cannot pinpoint land when lost at sea', Your Lips to Mine Press.

Our last networking meeting, about development and fundraising, was quite a lively session, with conversations going well after the  session closed!  We discussed our groups, what our frustrations were about raising funds, the availablity of funds, development, and personal situations of each group attending. It was quite a lively discussion! (continued)

The Staff and Board of Phoenix wish you the very best of the holiday season. 

We will be closed from Dec 20, returning January 4.  We are moving into a new office here at the Centre for Social Innovation since we have been growing at a much faster pace than we originally anticipated.  (Suite 407)  Next year, we hope to be able to provide the support services you require as well as develop and implement new initiatives

Take care and hope to talk to you next year

Desi

Save the date.

Coming up Tuesday, January 12th, 2009 we are having our first networking/potluck gathering. At this gathering, we will be discussing Fundraising. Details will be posted at a later date and check out the December Newsletter as well.

One of our international projects, Acacia Childrens Project, has a fundraiser each year to support the needs of HIV orphan children of Embu Kenya.  The project works to support the grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren, as well as supports the childrens education. Acacia has also worked to purchase farm land and farm animals to assist the community in meeting their needs.  Please visit the project website at www.acaciaproject.com for more information.  (It is also listed under our project tab on this web site).  (blog continued--read on)

The Acacia Fundraiser "Love Offerings" is being held on Friday November 20 at Whistlers at 995 Braodview Avenue at the corner of Mortimer Avenue. The tickets are $30.00 which includes admission and food.  There will also be dancing, an auction, as well as sales of various goods from the community.

Please contact Inez Ayers at 416 732-8102 or Natalie Capone at 416 964 3380 to purchase tickets.  Also, if you would like to donate items for the auction supporting the event, please let us know. 

This project has provided care and security to some of the most vulnerable children in our world.  Your support will ensure that these children will be able to grow up educated, well and happy.

Number of tickets or donation

One ticket $30.00 Two tickets $60.00 Three tickets $90.00 Four tickets $120.00 Donation $25.00 Donation $50.00 Donation $100.00