Milly Baino of Community Foundations of Canada and Ottawa Community Foundation Board Chair, Brian Toller, among 2013 recipients
June 11, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – Two Ottawa citizens of the Community Foundation movement were among the twelve recipients who received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, presented by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, at last week’s Community Foundations of Canada 2013 Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
“Volunteers are integral to community vitality, and these individuals exemplify the energy, enthusiasm and commitment witnessed on a daily basis by those of us involved with community foundations,” says Ian Bird, President and CEO, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).
Bird congratulated all the recipients, which included CFC staffer Milly Baino. “Milly has been with CFC since its inception and has given so much of her time to our organization and to individual community foundations that we weren’t surprised to learn that her volunteer life is just as rich and rewarding. Milly’s first-hand experience building a new life in Canada is a tremendous asset to Immigrant Women Services Ottawa and we congratulate her on this honour.”
“It is so fitting that our Board Chair, Brian Toller, be recognized with this particular award at this time and in this setting,” said Barbara McInnes, President & CEO of the Ottawa Community Foundation (CFO). “His dedicated volunteer service to a variety of organizations over the years adds up to an impressive contribution to our community at large, and his leadership in developing and implementing the Foundation’s Responsible Investing Strategy, and helping us to become a signatory to the UNPRI (United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment), have allowed us to leverage our investments to ensure they have an enduring impact on communities while honouring the values we wish to uphold as a philanthropic organization.”
Caring Canadian Award Recipients and Citations – Community Foundations of Canada 2013 Conference (June 6, 2013):
About the Caring Canadian Award
Created in 1995, the Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made significant, sustained, unpaid contributions to their community, in Canada or abroad. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts and set an example with their compassion and engagement.
About the Ottawa Community Foundation
Established in 1987, the Ottawa Community Foundation is a public, non-profit organization created by and for the people of Ottawa. It connects donors who care with causes that matter and serves as a trusted resource for addressing issues and leveraging opportunities in the community. Since its inception, the Community Foundation has been enabling generous citizens to enhance the quality of life in their community and to achieve their own charitable objectives through permanent, well-managed endowments.
About Community Foundations of Canada
Community Foundations of Canada is the national network for Canada’s more than 190 community foundations, which help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, and play. Community foundations are one of the largest supporters of communities, providing more than $143 million in support of local priorities and organizations in 2012. To find out more visit www.communityfoundations.ca.
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