By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist February 9, 2010
The first group of formerly homeless people will be working the soil at Woodwynn Farm in Central Saanich within eight weeks, Richard Leblanc, Creating Homefulness executive director, said yesterday.
A philanthropist who wants to remain anonymous has committed to match every dollar donated between now and May 9, up to $150,000.
Provided enough donors come forward, that money will allow programs to start this spring, even though the 78-hectare farm...
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To further spur on the Community Support of our transformative project, a generous donor has committed to match every dollar donated between now and May 9 (Mother's Day), up to $150,000.
Thru this generous contribution and other recent donations, we will be able to welcome our 1st round of participants in the next 6-8 weeks & start them on their journey toward Healing, Health and Self-Reliance...off the streets for good!
Further recent donations include:
- $10,000 Tools &...
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Tune in to CBC Radio Victoria (90.5FM)
Monday Feb8th @ 7:05am for an exciting announcement.
or on the web http://www.cbc.ca/ontheisland/
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Woodwynn getting to work in the New Year!
As we look back at 2009, we are very grateful for an amazing seven months at Woodwynn Farms!
Our next Work Party -- Saturday, January 16, 2010 -- 09:30-3:00
We're at 7789 W. Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC
Please come dressed for outdoors work. (proper footwear and workgloves)
This will be a great workout for all you office workers!
We will have lunch for everyone at the white house. (help with food prep and cleanup...
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Four time Olympic rower, child advocate, and community champion, Silken Laumann has joined the Woodwynn Farms Board of Directors.
Silken brings to Woodwynn a wealth of board experience including chairing the International Board of Right to Play for six years, serving on the Nike Corporate Board, chairing the Lou Marsh Award and currently sitting on the board of Goodlife for Kids Foundation. Silken was involved with the Courage to Comeback awards both in Toronto and Vancouver...
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An amazing Saturday at Woodwynn!!!!
On a cold, wintery Dec 5th, 73 volunteers braved the wind and cold and smiled all day long.
There was ice throughout ponds and puddles in the morning, yet the sun decided to reward folks by warming right up mid-day.
Volunteers demonstrating support for this project for the homeless thru your actions...this is so inspiring.
THIS is Creating Homefulness...Creating a Community...a Home ... for the homeless.
A group of students from Esquimalt High brought great...
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