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2016 is about CONNECTION

For many years, my family and I have served charities and community assistance – behind the scenes .  That is how we like it.  Not only because we believe true giving receives no recognition or reward, but because OUR karma requires us to be humble while serving those who might have a greater need than us.  We aren’t rich.  We aren’t excessive with loads of food or belongings going to waste if we don’t share. Like my 8-year old says; “we share because we care”. This fall a cause called #THECLOTHINGDRIVE consumed us.  Its purpose to help provide a starting wardrobe for the GTA’s share of 25,000 Syrian refugees coming to Canada this winter.  We came out from behind the scenes  because it was necessary to gather much needed support.  My motivation to throw my skills, time and presence to this cause was a deep belief it was about MUCH more than clothes.  It was just the first step of many, needed to help newcomers integrate in Cana...