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Smile Cooking Supporting More Children » 2018-Nov-15
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Supporting More Children George Jeffrey Children's Foundation was delighted to be involved with the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign at local restaurants which took place September 17 - 23. This year, the local restaurants chose to support both Toys for Tots - Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association and George Jeffrey Children's Foundation in an effort to impact the lives of more children. Our Foundation is extremely grateful for the opportunity an ...
Message From the President » 2018-Nov-08
Having been a Board member for the past several years, I am excited to be welcomed into the role of President this term. I first became involved with George Jeffrey Children's Foundation during the capital campaign to build our beautiful, state-of-the-art building that has alreadyserved thousands of kids. Today, we are a very diverse board, filled with new, excited, and engaged members who bring skills from many different backgro ...
Volunteers Needed - Parade of Lights 2018 » 2018-Nov-01
We are looking for volunteers to join us at the Parade of Lights happening December 1, 2018. Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm-ish (check-in starts at 5:30, walking starting at 6:15, parade starts at 7:00 and usually it wraps up by 8:30ish) Event Information: Walkers are responsible for walking their designated area (approx. 2 blocks) and asking spectators for donations - don't worry we will provide a guide on what to do and say Walk ...
Smile Cookies are BACK Sept 17-23 supporting GJCF » 2018-Sep-10
Smile Cookies are BACK September 17 - 23 This year Tim Hortons has chosen to support George Jeffrey Children's Foundation and Toys for Tots through the sales of Smile Cookies at their local Tim Hortons establishments. Buy a Smile Cookie. Help a local charity. Your full $1 will go towards our local charities! Ensuring we are able to give back more to our community. Pre-Order Cookies: CLICK HERE to pre-order your cookies. Please note restaurants require 48 hours ...
Have YOU Told Us Your Hero? » 2018-Sep-07
Anyone Can Be a Hero! Our Who Is Your Hometown Hero? intiative is an easy way to tell the world who your hero is and what they do to make them be a hero. Who Can Be A Hero? neighbours family and friends teachers children organizations barista mailman doctor ANYONE! Maybe your hero helped through a random act of kindness, a life changing gesture, or does something to put a smile on your face. We all have a hero that makes our day ...
A new year brings new resolutions. As a Foundation, it is always our goal to do our best work - doin ...
Happy Holidays from the entire team at George Jeffrey Children's Foundation! We want to say THANK Y ...
Parade of Lights - BIG SUCCESS
The 20th Anniversary of the Parade of Lights was a BIG SUCCESS! We were so honoured to be par ...
We are SO excited to be teaming up with George's Market and Celebrations this holiday season for the ...
The Parade of Lights has been scheduled for December 1, 2018. Our charity is honoured to be ...
Gentlemen of Harmoney presents... Singing 4 Sharing Enjoy a musical evening featuring ...