“Planned giving is about imagining a world that isn’t there yet – and then making it so.” Carolyn Keen Fredenburg so enjoyed camping as a child that supporting Moorelands Community Services was simply a natural thing to do. Carolyn was introduced to camping at age 12 and, as she says, “I loved it!” She savored […]
On Saturday, October 20th, 2018, Moorelands Kids held its First Annual Festi-fall for camper families and the impact of Moorelands Camp was clear to see. Two hundred campers, their parents and our AMAZING Moorelands Camp alumni volunteers came together for a delightful afternoon of carnival games—pumpkin curling! Ring toss! Giant Jenga™! A Sully and Gilbert […]
Thanks to a generous donor, we have a Matching Weeks Challenge for Camp—out to you and to our entire community! We know that having the opportunity to go to camp is wonderful for all kids. With your help, Moorelands Kids makes that happen every year for over 600 children and youth who, because of their […]
“Moorelands isn’t your typical summer camp. The camp’s goal is to have every camper grow as a leader and to discover their full potential.” Koda, a former Moorelands Kids’ camper, is now a Moorelands Camp and BLAST (Budding Leaders After School Teams) program staff member. In 2017, Koda received the Moorelands’ Young Leaders Award and […]
“Child Poverty Affects Families in Every Single Ward in Toronto,” read a headline from the Toronto Star’s coverage of the municipal elections in November. Sadly, the recently published 2018 Toronto Child & Family Poverty Report estimates that more than 125,000 children live in low-income families. The data illustrates that poverty, long thought of as an […]
Chris Gale, CEO Angus Systems Hi. I’m Chris Gale, CEO of Angus Systems, which is a small software company on Leslie Street just north of Eglinton. We are a progressive company and take pride in supporting the community around us. In particular, we like to align ourselves with organizations that help disadvantaged women and children. […]
The festive season is fast approaching! Now, as always, at Moorelands Kids we’re teaching our participants about being fair and how each of us can make the world a better place by our words and actions… Things Get ‘Fairly’ Goopy at BLAST! The kids at BLAST Gateway got their hands dirty together as they scraped, […]
Have you ever thought that Fisher, one of our Camp Directors, needs a change? Basic grooming? A little help making decisions? Well now is your chance to do all of that AND help kids! During November, help us raise money for our awesome partners, United Way, while also helping Fisher with his largest problem – […]
Match This! Make TWO WEEKS at Moorelands Camp possible for 55 Children Make your MATCHING WEEKS CHALLENGE gift on November 27th – Giving Tuesday! There is something magical about leaving the city behind and getting out into nature—about coming to camp. Camp is a place where people are accepted for who they are. It’s […]
Alex’s Moorelands Kids Story Alex had been dreaming of going to summer camp for a long time. Growing up in community housing in the north of the city with his mom, he didn’t have much chance to enjoy the school summer break. A bright and enthusiastic child, he’d read about summer camp and all the […]
Moorelands Kids’ Christmas Sharing program helps our camper families celebrate the holiday season. Each year, families, churches, groups of friends and coworkers choose to adopt a family-in-need and donate gifts and grocery cards. This year we need help for certain tasks on the following dates and times Reminder calls to families Monday, December 10th and Tuesday, […]
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou Adopt a family for Christmas 2018 with Moorelands Kids’ Christmas Sharing program! This year, we’re seeking to serve 236 Toronto families in need of support but we won’t be able to do it without YOU! Many people […]
Moorelands is changing to lead the way for another 100 years. Earlier this year the Moorelands’ Board of Directors and Executive Director, Lynda Tilley, developed a compelling two-year strategy and operational plan to “serve more kids” and “serve kids more.” These two key objectives put into action the revitalization of Moorelands’ future work plan, the […]
“All our children need to be safe on the water.” A strong sentiment, one that Deborah Wilson, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, PortsToronto, shared with us in a recent conversation. And since 2014, PortsToronto has been making sure that Toronto children who attend Moorelands Camp will be! Water safety and water recreation have always […]
“I love Moorelands because it feels like a family and it’s an inclusive environment. I feel confident sending my kids here because I know they’re going to be safe and taken care of, but they’re also going to learn positive life skills and have great experiences they wouldn’t get elsewhere.” Clayton Jackson Clayton Jackson attended […]
