News & Updates
-
Aurora youth honoured for leadership
Brooke Harrison helps young hospice residents Brooke Harrison is at it again. As founder of the youth advisory council for the Philip Aziz Centre, a non-profit home hospice in Toronto, the Grade 11 student has been named outstanding youth philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. …
-
Historic Don Jail “Governor’ House”…becomes a Home…
Toronto – October 14 2010 Historic Don Jail “Governor’ House”… becomes a Home … a unique children’s home For well over a century, the big house at 562 Gerrard has stood formidably on the grounds of the Don Jail. Designed by architect Charles Mancel…
-
Philanthropy Award to YAC’s Brooke Harrison
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter Announces 2010 Philanthropy Award Winners Brooke’s love for philanthropy began at age 6, when her 5 year old cousin was diagnosed with leukemia. Wanting to help, Brooke began writing stories, selling them for 5-10 cents each. At age 8 and 11 she…
-
YAC Thanks Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
On behalf of Youth Advisory Council and Philip Aziz Centre staff we would like to thank you very much for participating and / or supporting in this year’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds from this event will give children who are living with a life-limiting illness and their siblings…
-
New Children’s Hospice Profiled On Inside Toronto
Read Children’s hospice to reclaim Governor’s House on InsideToronto.com.
-
Children’s Home Featured in Toronto Star
Read Plans for Toronto’s first Children’s Hospice unveiled on TorontoStar.com…