http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/article/743124--thorncliffe-program-returns

Dear Friends of Moorelands:

As a former school principal and teacher, I understand the value of and the need for quality after school programs for children.

Programs like the ones delivered by the Moorelands staff are essential for working parents and have a profound impact on the children in developing their confidence, self-esteem, social skills.

The staff is well trained and is providing positive role models to guide students as they grow. Just a small amount of time spent with each individual child may be the needed mentoring to reach that child. All of these skills are brought back into the classroom and school success is improved.

I am currently the President of the East York Kiwanis Club, and when we read in the Toronto Star (Dec. 28 and Jan 11) that Moorelands’ After-school program in Thorncliffe Park was under funded by $10,000 we decided to help.

We are very pleased to partner with Moorelands to fund this shortfall. I am asking you to help us with this project so that the 250 children involved may continue to enjoy the benefits of this vital after-school program.

You can double the dollars that you donate.

Your donation, no matter the size will be matched up to a total of $5,000 by our Club. Through the support of friends like you the staff at Moorelands will be able to continue their very important work with our children, our future.

Thank you.

George Rowell

President,
East York Kiwanis Club

The Moorelands Way

Moorelands works with Toronto's children and youth affected by poverty.

We provide them with positive and fun experiences to help strengthen their confidence, competence and character ... because every kid deserves a childhood!

We serve more than 1,500 children and young people through our core programs and 600 families through our Christmas Sharing and Baby Bundles programs.