Generations Foundation: Alleviating child poverty from the basement up
In 1999, Generations became a beacon of hope when it responded to a request from St. Gabriel Elementary School’s principal to provide hot meals for his hungry students.
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Generations Foundation: Snack, lunches provide food security
Generations Foundation thanks donors for their precious books, which are delivered to community centers for those who really need them.
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Generations Foundation accentuates the positive
The kids are back in school and many, as young as five or less, have already chosen their future profession.
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Generations Foundation: Nourishment key to learning
We live and learn life’s lessons every day. At Generations Foundation we focus on children in a variety of educational settings from pre-school to university. We offer nourishment daily to over 7,700 children in 100 schools and learning centers. At Elizabeth High, young mothers are taught basic life skills while […]
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Generations Foundation: Fresh start is many things to many people
Spring officially began in March, but spring renewal occurs after rain showers have washed away the remnants of snow and debris on the streets and sidewalks. It is refreshing to see greens sprouting, with a promise of lovely flowers and trees dotting nature’s landscape. Days are longer and we can […]
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Generations Foundation: Contribute to a feeling of home
Home. This word conjures comfort, calm and the nurturing of oneself and one’s family. It should always be that way, although we can find ourselves suddenly “homeless” during times of political upheaval, natural disasters or other traumas. Generations Foundation believes that by helping children succeed, they and their families can […]
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Generations Foundation: Love and rockets
Love is everywhere. Our October St. Viateur Bagel-o-thon took off like a rocket: Customers turned out in droves and in a few hours, 24,000 bagels sold, which can be equated to tons of love for hungry children. On a November morning, we travelled east to the La Stanza restaurant in […]
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Generations Foundation breaks through wall of poverty
I woke up to our first winter morning of 2013—blowing snow, sleet and rain. The grey morning sky morphed into brilliant, piercing colours in a promise of positive change. Today, a young senior, I cannot help but wonder how I survived the previous harsh winters. When I was a student, […]
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Generations Foundation: ‘Mensch’ honoured for integrity, empathy
As time marches on, we might neglect to honour key people in our lives, long gone now, who made sacrifices for us, for our communities, for our country. It is important to take the time to think of our dearly departed parents, and possibly siblings and other family members who […]
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Generations Foundation: In harmony with Mother Nature
Generations Foundation is in harmony with Mother Nature. From hot summer days at country camps to fresh produce, youngsters enjoy the bounty that nature has to offer. During the school year, students will enjoy a hot breakfast on chilly mornings, have nutritious lunches and energy snacks in the morning and […]
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