(April 8, 2020) Overflowing clothing donation bins have become more of a liability than a golden goose for Canadian charities. They’re urging people who’ve been spring cleaning while stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to hold on to their giveaway items and not to drop them off for charity. … [Read more...] about Charities plead: ‘Don’t dump your COVID-19 spring closet cleaning on us.’
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Coronavirus: Brand Moves Wednesday April 8
(April 8, 2020) Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s chief executive, has pledged to donate $1bn (£800m) to fund coronavirus research to help “disarm this pandemic”. Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter in 2006 and went on to co-found payments company Square, tweeted on Tuesday that he was donating $1bn of Square shares to a charitable fund, called Start Small, to “fund global Covid-19 relief." … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Brand Moves Wednesday April 8
Nature: A great source of healing is sending us a message
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And ’tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. From Lines Written in Early Spring (3rd verse) by William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850) According to his biographers, William Wordsworth was very much in harmony with the beauty of nature. “Like … [Read more...] about Nature: A great source of healing is sending us a message
Islamic Relief Canada calls on Canadians to support war-torn regions in the wake of COVID-19
(April 8, 2020) Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) is launching a campaign to support those who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis in Yemen, Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. As COVID-19 reaches regions which already struggle with endemic poverty, poor healthcare infrastructure, conflict and/or natural disasters, the anticipated outbreaks will have devastating consequences. … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief Canada calls on Canadians to support war-torn regions in the wake of COVID-19
Premier Infuriated by Trump, Says Canada Helped US amid 9/11
(April 8, 2020) TORONTO — The premier of a Canadian province that sheltered thousands of stranded American airline passengers after the 9/11 attacks questioned the humanity of U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after Trump banned the export of N95 protective masks to Canada. … [Read more...] about Premier Infuriated by Trump, Says Canada Helped US amid 9/11