GIVE A DAY FOR DEMOCRACY.
Elections are run by people in our community – people just like you. Work for a day and help us deliver Saskatchewan’s 28th General Election on April 4, 2016. Just leave your name at elections.sk.ca/takepart or 1.877.958.8683.
Doors Open Saskatoon – Join us! Get involved and volunteer!
Have some fun and volunteer on Sunday, June 7 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Help us help the people of Saskatoon to appreciate our built heritage!
If you or any of your friends, family, coworkers are interested in getting involved in this event – please direct them to register online here http://surveymonkey.com/s/DOSYXEvolunteer or have them email Megan, the Doors Open Saskatoon 2015 Coordinator, at morr@onpurpose.ca for more information.
Anyone who registers by this Friday, May 29 will be entered to win a draw prize!
The Coldest Night of the Year is a fantastically fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 80+ communities across Canada on Saturday, February 21st, 2015.
The Bridge & Lighthouse serve people living with poverty in Saskatoon. Your involvement in the WALK will impact hundreds of lives in a positive way, helping build a bright future that once seemed out of reach. The Lighthouse exists to help people reach their potential by providing emergency shelter, supported living, and affordable housing for anyone who is in need of a place to call home. The Bridge exists to bring people together, to meet needs within Saskatoon’s inner city, so that ALL would be changed. The Bridge is in the beginning stages of expanding the programs and services it currently runs to include Transitional Program Housing.
Start/Finish: The Lighthouse
Times: Here’s the schedule for the walk:
4:00 – Registration opens
4:30 – 10 KM Walk begins
4:45 – 5KM Walk begins
5:00 – 2KM Walk begins, Registration closes
7:30 – Route closes
Between 6:00 and 7:30 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers. So, be sure to linger with us afterwards, share some laughs, hang with some friends and celebrate the walk – at least till you warm up.
Registration:
Registration opens at 4:00 pm. All 10 and 5 km walkers should try to be there at four to ensure start times will be kept. (If walkers are late for registration, and therefore late for their distance’s start time, they will be asked to walk a shorter route, with the next start time. ) All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating. Please come prepared with:
– All cash and cheques payable to “Coldest Night of the Year”
– Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR
– Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the “My Donor List” and bring with cash or cheques**.
– Bring a signed WAIVER FORM available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site .
Note: Walkers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth aged 13-17) do NOT have to pay the $25 registration fee.
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. Based on current incidence rates, the MS Society of Canada estimates that approximately 1000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Chances are you have a relative, friend, coworker, acquaintance or classmate with the condition.
“My experience with multiple sclerosis began early: I was a teenager when my mom was diagnosed. At first, I don’t think I really understood what was going on. Her MS was mild for the most part. That has changed recently as my mother approaches retirement. It scares me that my mom might not be able to walk, and even more, not enjoy her retirement.”
– Rhonda Head, Saskatoon Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walker
Lace up your walking shoes and take a step for someone you love. Join us in the fight to end MS. The 25th Anniversary Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Saskatoon takes place on April 26th, 2015 at the Archibald Arena. As a national incentive, register by January 31st and be entered to win a vacation package valued at $1500! For more information on the contest including rules and eligibility and to register for the event please visit www.mswalks.ca or call 244-2114.
Did you know that DIABETES and HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE are the leading causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
The Saskatoon Branch of The Kidney Foundation of Canada is committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease by funding innovative research, providing education and support, and increasing public awareness of kidney health and organ donation.
The Saskatoon Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada needs canvassers for our March Drive taking place March 14-22, 2015.
Volunteer 2 hours of your time. Call us at (306) 664-8588.
Dress for Success® Saskatoon promotes the independence of economically disadvantaged women by providing work-appropriate attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. To find out about rewarding volunteer opportunities available, see www.dressforsuccess.org/saskatoon
Out of Your Tree in Saskatoon is an urban fruit sharing co-op.
GOAL: Keep edible produce from going to waste through cooperative harvesting before food ends up on the ground, in the compost or in the garbage
IDEA: Simple, a group of volunteers harvest the fruit. 1/3 is left with the home owner, 1/3 is donated and 1/3 is kept by the volunteers
ACTION: We need volunteers and we need produce. If you are interested in joining our harvesting team or if you have fruit bearing trees or other produce to share (rhubarb, apples, berries, vegetables, etc.) please register with us. Talk it up! The best way to get others involved is to ask them!
REWARDS: A great FLEXIBLE volunteer opportunity; get the kids involved. When a harvest opportunity comes in, we will contact the list of volunteers to see who is available. AND you get to take home fresh, locally grown produce. Excellent for the homeowner who gets their fruit harvested, contributes to the community and has less clean-up come fall.
Volunteers and tree owners can register online at http://outofyourtree.org and find us on Facebook.