Over the next few months, I am going to be following a great group of nine mom bloggers, as they prepare to travel to Africa with an organization called ONE.org  Thanks to Mom Bloggers Club, I was given this opportunity to blog about their trip, as they travel to Africa, to listen, learn and share stories with other women.

ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, by raising public awareness and pressu...

Wow, the title alone sounds like such a fab time.  This is an annual event for The Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington.

Come out and enjoy a great afternoon, and experience a wide variety of wines and cuisines from all over Ontario. This years Food and Wine Festival will be on Sat. June 11th, at the beautiful Newcastle Community Hall from 12PM untill 5PM.  20 King Ave. West, Newcastle, Ontario

All proceeds from this event go directly toward mentoring programs that Big Brothers and Sisters of...

The Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit fund was established in early 2009 to raise money to help turn around teens. Proceeds will go to scholarships for post secondary education and training programs for

teens and other support programs that help teens achieve their goals of change and success.

Drew Hildebrand who died as a victim of teen violence, at age 16 in  April 2008, and this fund was established in his memory.



Coming up on June 5th is the 3rd annual Drew Hildebrand 5km Walk The Walk, Run ...

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In September I am walking in the Weekend To End Women's Cancers (Torornto).  I have almost reached my fundraising goal of $2000, and to get me there I'm selling these beautiful Pink Ribbon Bracelets.
I am taking pre-orders untill May 23rd, so let me know if you are interested.  Only $15.00

Email: maria@theblogerista.com for any questions or to order yours. Thanks for your support !

http://endcancer.ca

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Since1967 Distress Centres has been providing an around the clock emotions safety net for the community who are in need.  They provide emotional support, and programs free of charge.
To help the Distress Centres, On Sunday May 29th, there will be an exciting event call B.A.D. Ride (Bikers Against Despair)  The B.A.D. Ride is motorcycle ride around Holland Marsh, Lake Simcoe, Pefferlaw, through the scenic back roads of York and Durham...ending at the Markham Fairgrounds.  100% off all money ra...

Live at the Royal Presents a preview of Toronto's only Off-Broadway Style Theatre, featuring ABBAMANIA With a BEE GEE'S TRIBUTE


A special one night only event takes place Saturday May 28, 2011 with ABBAMANIA and NIGHT FEVER a musical experience that will take you back to the best pop bands of the ‘70s: ABBA and the BEE GEES!

A portion of the event PROCEEDS will be donated to Shoppers Drug Mart WEEKEND TO END WOMEN'S CANCERS for The Female Eye Film Festival Team, "Cayle's Champions" benefiti...

Hey,  Everyone !  Wanted to let you know about a great fundraiser for the "Weekend To End Women's Cancers"  The Blackstock Ford Rack Pack Team is putting on a wonderful night of entertainment, at the Coach And Lantern Pub in Ancaster, Ont.  Sat. May 28th, starting at 7pm. http://coachandlantern.ca

Tickets are only $20 (in advance) and include live entertainment, great food, and amazing prizes.  Check out these prizes, there is something for everyone.....tools, jewelery, makeup, and even a l...

We all know hard charities work to get the word out, and how expensive advertising can be for them.  I wanted to let everyone know, that there is a great company with a great heart, who is there to help. Check out Saab Media, http://saabmedia.ca   and the wonderful work they do.  They are providing non-profits and charities an opportunity to advertise for FREE on their digital screens across Ontario.

Saab Media provides an affordable and effective targeted advertising/promotion strategy.  They...

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I love sharing news of great organizations who help those in need.  Mississauga Furniture is so helpful for those in need of furniture.

The Mississauga Furniture Bank recycles new and gently used household furnishings from individuals and corporate donors to our client base which includes women and children, refugees and the homeless.

These clients have been referred to us by registered community shelters and agencies.

By acting as a hub between donors and social agencies The...

The Linden Fund's 4th Annual Pedal4Preemies is a family friendly way to make a Big Difference in Tiny Lives. The Linden  Fund supports premature infants born less than 35 weeks gestation and their families in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Canada. Register a team or support a participant at www.thelindenfund.com and join us in a 1/5/10K walk or run and family fun day with a free barbeque

What a truly wonderful fundraiser for the wee little premature infants.  This helps them in so many way...

This Mother’s Day, give a Gift from the Heart and help build Habitat for Humanity homes in honor of mothers.

Send a great  card for Mother's Day, when you make a tax deductable donation to Habitat For Humanity. A card will be delivered by email, or postal mail to a recipient of your choice letting them know you have made a donation in their name.

Donations will help families achieve the dream of owning their own home.

What better way to show our moms how much we love and appreciate them ...