The 21st Century Citizen. How do we Get Involved Today?

For the past ten years my partner at qmedia solutions and I have been doing a lot of pro bono work for a number of not-for-profits and charities. We've really enjoyed it but we wanted to do more. First we wanted to tell stories about some of the amazing people who had inspired us. And so we started with TV storytelling and on October 26th Get Involved had it's World Premiere on TVO-- Ontario's premiere public broadcaster. So far we have produced 25 profiles of amazing innovators, social entrepreneurs and activists. Take a look at our stories. Tell us what you think. Tell us about people or organizations that inspire you. During our research we sensed a growing movement growing all around us-- people realizing their skills and their expertise can be used not only to bring them financial rewards but deeper connection and meaning in their lives. And so our next step was to concieve of a website that would transform the inspiration of the television profiles and help propell people into action and Getinvolved.ca was born. Join the conversation...

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Friday, November 26, 2010

The Spirit of Giving

Looking for something festive to do with your kids this weekend? How about giving them a one of a kind experience where they get to help other children AND charity support charities? Well look no further! Jake's Gigantic Give is happening this weekend (November 27th & 28th) - an event that will turn your whole family into a group of giving santas!

It all starts with a group of volunteers have transformed a massive warehouse into a magical toy shop, where your kids can roam about and find the perfect toy to give away. Once selected, the toy is taken to the gift wrapping centre to be wrapped JUST right. Then - and possibly the most magical part of the give, your kids get to take their gift directly to a representative of the charity they choose to support (among some of the charities at the event are Children’s Aid, Jewish Family and Child Services, Chum City Xmas Wish, Starlight/Starbright, Jean Tweed Centre and Chai Lifeline) - so they get to see the immediate response to giving.

And Jacob's Gigantic Give has pretty much thought of everything to make this experience easy, fun and festive. Adults can either join their children in the store or kick back in Jake’s Lounge where entertainment, food, drinks, giveaways, gifts, surprise guests and much more will be happening throughout each day - while their kids are taken on the giving journey with "kids-at-heart" volunteers.

To learn more please head to the Jacob's Gigantic Give and get into the amazing spirit of giving!

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