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Greetings!
With National Philanthropy Day just around the corner, welcome to a very special edition of our e-newsletter dedicated entirely to feature the Power of Philanthropy live auction package from our recent fundraising gala. It all started with a great idea from Dave Cook, a long time Community Foundation supporter and donor. Dave approached the Foundation with a flat of OSB wood from Ainsworth Lumber. Dave suggested someone at the gala could purchase for their own use or even better buy the lumber and donate it back to a charity that could put it too good use. Essentially doubling the impact of the gift by supporting the Foundation and making a gift in kind donation of product to a local charity. We loved Dave's idea and built upon it to incorporate a whole live auction package for a local philanthropist to purchase with gifts of product and/or service going out to many great organizations in our community. Here you will see how our great business community stepped up to support the package and idea, how one great community supporter purchased the package and how the local groups will benefit. Heartfelt thanks to local philanthropist and purchaser of the Power of Philanthropy live auction package, Jim Boccioletti. Jim and the entire Grande Prairie Canadian Tire team also created the Canadian Tire Grande Prairie Community Fund in 2009. This fund is growing rapidly with the staff's fund raising efforts and will give back to the community for years to come. Jim's support of the Community Foundation is greatly appreciated and this gift will keep giving to many deserving local groups. Thank you!  Tracey Vavrek, Executive Director Ph: 780.538.2820 Email: tracey@buildingtomorrowtoday.com |
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The Power of Philanthropy
The live auction package included:
- 1 flat of OSB courtesy of Ainsworth Lumber Co.
- $2500 blinds package courtesy of Esther's Window Fashions
- $1500 Flooring package courtesy of Micheal's Flooring
- Kitchen tap fixture courtesy of G & M Plumbing and Heating
- 10 haircuts and 1 hair color courtesy of Northern Lights Academy of Cosmetology
- Writing journals courtesy of Great Canadian Dollar Store, Northside
- 20 large pizzas courtesy of Pizza Hut
- Artwork courtesy of Vince and Tracey Vavrek
- $100 worth of Groceries courtesy of Walmart
- $50 gift card courtesy of Freson Bros. IGA
- And a special gift for the purchaser of this package to thank and recognize their generous gift of charity, courtesy of Sportswear Plus
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Odyssey House Receives Comforts
 "The women at Odyssey House appreciate the kindness and well wishes from the community and the support from the Community Foundation. As a result of the recent gala night, Odyssey House was the recipient of gifts; journal books, pizza coupons and free haircuts. The message that is received by the women and children in the shelter is you are valuable and people care," Kathy Sheppard.
Tracey Vavrek presents Kathy Sheppard, Executive Director of Odyssey House with writing journals for the ladies, ten free haircuts and one hair color as well as ten free pizzas.
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Rotary House Residents Provided With Weekend Snacks and Meals
 "Donations are always appreciated for Rotary House residents. This donation will be used for food supplies to provide snacks and meals for the shelter clients as there are now days on the weekend when meals are no longer being provided in the community. It came at a very important time for us. Thank you for the donation on behalf of the residents and the Wapiti Community Dorm Society Board and staff who operate Rotary House." - Jane Manning, Vice-Chair, Wapiti Community Dorm Society.
Tracey Vavrek presents Jane Manning, Vice-Chair of the Wapiti Community Dorm Society with an IGA gift card.
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Youth Emergency Shelter Renovations Get a Boost
 "The timing of this donation was fantastic for our organization. It has allowed us to stay on budget with our renovations and ensures Sunrise House is able to reopen in November to provide a safe place for youth in need. It is just another example of the giving nature of this community and how the Community Foundation matches those that care with those in need," Sean Doerkson, Chair.
Tracey Vavrek presents Sean Doerkson, Chair of the Youth Emergency Shelter Society (Sunrise House) with donations to assist with their recent renovations. YESS received a flooring and blind package, tap fixture and 10 pizzas.
Welcome to new Executive Director of YESS Sunrise House, Tanya Wald.
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Camp Tamarack Can Keep On Building
Camp Tamarack will be using this lumber to finish the interior of a 16' x 24' storage garage on site. "The donation is much appreciated. We may also finish the inside of the cookshack at the tee-pee site, and we are also planning to construct an outhouse at the tee-pee site that is wheelchair accessible - the OSB boards will also be used there," Dennis Fedeyko, Camp Tamarack.
Tracey Vavrek presents Camp Tamarack Director Turk Taylor with the flat of OSB donation from Ainsworth Lumber Co.
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Artwork To Be Enjoyed at Grande Spirit Foundation
 "The artwork donation from the Community Foundation Gala Event is very much appreciated by the seniors living in our facilities. Quality artwork on the wall is a great enhancement to any living space. We also hope to place one piece in our new Family Housing Office to be enjoyed by all the families that come into that office," Brian Hillaby, General Manager, Grande Spirit Foundation.
Tracey Vavrek present Brian Hillaby of Grande Spirit Foundation with the donated artwork for it's facilities.
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Food To Feed Our Community's Less Fortunate
"Thank you to the Community Foundation. We really appreciate the support we receive from the Foundation both in the food given and the money we receive. Your support of the The Salvation Army Food Bank enables us to help the people of this Community that need it most." Captain Karen Taylor
Tracey Vavrek presents Captain Karen Taylor of the Salvation Army with a food donation for the food bank.
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Special thanks again to those who donated the goods and/or services
that made this package possible.
Ainsworth Lumber Co.
Esther's Window Fashions Ltd. Michael's Flooring
G & M Plumbing & Heating
Northern Lights Academy of Cosmetology
Pizza Hut
Great Canadian Dollar Store (Northside)
Vince and Tracey Vavrek
Walmart
Freson Bros. IGA
Sportswear Plus
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In appreciation of your tremendous dedication andcommitment to our community in the spirit of Philanthropy we invite you to our National Philanthropy Day Celebration Breakfast.
With special guest Chris Warkentin, your member of Parliament for Peace River to speak on his Bill S-203, National Philanthropy Day Act.
November 10, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 am
GPRC Howlers Lounge
$20/per person
To confirm your attendance and purchase in advance please contact Shawna at the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie
Ph: 780.538.2820 · Email Shawna
Brought to you by The Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie, The Estate & Financial Planning Institute and GPRC.
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Mission
We inspire philanthropy by providing a way for anyone to leave a lasting legacy through permanent endowment building, responsible grants and leadership to meet our community's needs for today, tomorrow and forever.
Vision
Bringing donors and charities together to enrich the whole community.
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Demonstrating Corporate Citizenship In Our Community
The following companies have made giving part of their mission.
Please support those who support us!
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Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie
Phone: 780.538.2820 Fax: 780.532.0672
Email: info@buildingtomorrowtoday.com
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We hope you will share this e-news with someone who may be interested in the work we do. If you feel that the Foundation is worthy of support, perhaps they will too.
We appreciate your assistance in helping to raise awareness of the Community Foundation.
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