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PACE in the Community
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PACE contributes to $36,000 donation to Covenant House Toronto
The Benincasa family has supported Covenant House Toronto in memory of Matthew Benincasa annually through fundraisers like a `Fun Night of Comedy`. PACE Credit Union matches what they raise each year providing a larger donation. This year the Benincasa family along with PACE, donated an outstanding $36,000 to Covenant House Toronto. Donations like this help to provide 24/7 crisis care for homeless youth ages 16-24 in the Toronto area. They receive a wide range of services including education, counseling, health care and employment assistance. Covenant House is a safe place that encourages at risk youth to believe in themselves. PACE has a corporate social responsibility to contribute to programs that help the community as much at Covenant House.
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Nelle Lombardo: PACE member, Dan Coldwell: PACE Vice President, Business Development, Mary Benincasa: PACE Chief Operating Officer, Bruce Rivers: Executive Director Covenant House.
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PACE Assists with the Restoration of Malvern C.I. Memorial
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On Friday November 4th 2011, hundreds of people gathered outside of Malvern Collegiate Institute for the rededication of the restored World War I Memorial. The Malvern Memorial was designed by Emanuel Hahn and was originally unveiled on the school’s western lawn on May 19th 1922. Over the past 89 years the granite statue had fallen into a poor state and repairs were needed.
The Malvern Red and Black Society began the process to restoring the Malvern Memorial in 2003 after the schools Centennial Reunion. It wasn’t until early 2010 when the issue was brought to the table again. Now, with the commitment from local resident Arnie Williamson and quick action by the chair of the Toronto District School Board, Bruce Davis; the state of the statue was assessed and an estimate was made for the cost of repairs.
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The PACE Pink Panthers
The PACE Pink Panthers put their hearts into helping to SAVE lives at the Big Bike event May 5th. 29 participants consisted of PACE staff, family and friends rode through the community of Stouffville with supporting chants from local neighbors. Between the ten teams, participating riders raised OVER $18,000 of which PACE raising $2,714. With our support, the Heart & Stroke Foundation is able to continue their work to reduce heart disease and Stroke in their communities.
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Fun Night of Comedy – For a Great Cause
On February 18th, 2011 PACE staff, members, family & friends in the community of Stouffville got together and enjoyed a “Fun Night of Comedy”. All proceeds were to Covenant House to honor Matthew Benincasa’s memory. $10,000 was raised which PACE matched bringing the total proceeds for the event to $20,000. Donations like this help to provide 24/7 crisis care for homeless youth ages 16-24. They receive a wide range of services including education, counseling, health care and employment assistance. Covenant House gives them the encouragement to believe in themselves and make a change.
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Dan Coldwell, PACE Vice President, Business Development , Ruth daCosta, Executive Director Covenant House, Mary Benincasa, PACE Chief Operating Officer and Nelle Lombardo, PACE member.
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Staff at the Matheson branch participated in the PAHA Bowl a thon on Saturday September 25th. PACE raised a total of $815.00 which was donated to this organization in the region of peel who have a disability as a result of physical, mental or sensory impairment.
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3rd Annual PACE Golf Classic
On August 9th, 2010 our sold out golf tournament was held at the prestigious Georgian Bay Club.
PACE thanks all of our sponsors and players for helping us raise an excess of $38,000 towards the PACE Bursary Awards.
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