Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Site: Burlington
Service: Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen
Record #:
BTN4828
Last Full Update:
07 Sep 2022
Contact Information
| ubuntugrandwomen@gmail.com | |
| Website | thebug.ca |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenlewisfdn Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stephenlewisfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenlewisfdn YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/stephenlewisfdtn |
| Primary Contact | Linda Rafuse, Chair; Phone: 905-464-5101; Email: lrafuse10@gmail.com |
| Contact Form | thebug.ca/contact-us |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | Non-profit group of women of all ages (do not have to be a grandmother), that acts locally in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, which seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support for African grandmothers struggling to secure a future for their grandchildren orphaned or made vulnerable due to HIV/AIDS * for more information on the campaign, see Stephen Lewis Foundation website here |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2006 |
| Funding | Donations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Raise funds and offer educational opportunities that support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign * funds donated go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a registered charity which issues tax receipts for these donations Donated funds are used to provide grandmothers with assistance such as food, school fees and school uniforms for their grandchildren * income-generating projects * counseling * social support focused on building resilience and independence |
| Hours | Meetings: third Tue of the month, 2 pm, Sep-Jun, at Burlington Baptist Church |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Online, via e-mail or drop in to meeting |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Donation |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | Burlington Baptist Church (meeting location) 2225 New St Burlington, ON L7R 1J2 |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Linda Rafuse 5255 Lakeshore Rd, Unit 9 Burlington, ON L7L 5X6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - meeting location |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | International Development Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; International Relief ~ AIDS/HIV ; Issue Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV |
