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CHW is known for passionately supporting programs and services for Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada. Here are a few of the different organizations, from coast to coast, supported locally by our CHW Centres.
CHW CALGARY Chanukah Toy Drive
For over 17 years, CHW Calgary has held a toy drive prior to Chanukah. The toys are given to Jewish Family Services (JFS) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) for distribution to families who cannot afford any extras. CHW Calgary is proud that the 2019 Toy Drive provided toys, movie passes, and gift cards at the ACH and JFS. This mitzvah project supports the local community and reflects CHW’s values in investing in Children, Healthcare, and Women.
Scholarship at Mount Royal University
CHW Calgary has established a scholarship at Mount Royal University to enable a fulltime student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Social Innovation and Non-profit Studies to continue their studies. The first award was presented in September, 2017, in honour of CHW’s Centennial year.
CHW EDMONTON Terry Horwitz Memorial Bursary
Since 2009, CHW Edmonton has proudly sponsored the Terry Horwitz Memorial Bursary. The Bursary celebrates Terry’s life, and honours her work with children in the early learning years. The $1,500 annual bursary is awarded to full-time, second-year students enrolled in the Early Learning and Child Care program at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Terry Horwitzz’l graduated from the program in 2004.
Award in Women’s and Gender Studies
For over 25 years, CHW Edmonton has provided the University of Alberta with $4,000 annually to support student bursaries and scholarships. The Hadassah WIZO Canada Award is bestowed upon undergraduate students, enrolled in the Women’s and Gender Studies program at the University of Alberta, based on academic achievement and financial needs.
CHW TORONTO The Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre (JDD)
Last fall, CHW Toronto Centre launched a new local commitment -- The Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre (JDD), a mental health centre that provides services to teens between the ages of 12 and 17 who are experiencing psychological, 38
ORAH Magazine Summer 2020
