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The Leftovers Foundation | Where Everyone Loves Leftovers
The Leftovers Foundation: What Makes Them Great.
The Leftovers Foundation is an organization based in Western Canada, with operations in Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, that focuses on reducing food waste within their communities. The goal for the foundation is to ensure edible food is kept out of the landfill and instead is redirected into the hands of people who need it most. In 2019 alone they managed to save over 311,000 pounds of food.
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Nation’s Vision: Making Eye Care Accessible For All
When Dr. Emeka Nzekwu attended medical school he was quickly introduced to healthcare inequities in the Canadian healthcare system disparaging many members in our local communities, including low-income groups, the socially displaced, physically disabled, First Nations, low-income groups and senior citizens, amongst others. -
Heroes on the Frontlines
When we say "Superhero" what might come to mind is a courageous masked character in a outfit designed to best fight their opponents. Superheros have a great sense of responsibility. They want to help the world become a better place and are dedicated to protecting the public. The movies we watch portray Superheroes as having extraordinary abilities and powers - they fly, have superhuman strength, transform, and therefore, are not real. However, we'd like to introduce you to a few superheroes who are real, and share their stories. -
Underwear Company Devon + Lang Raises $15,000 for Calgary Covid Relief Selling Face Masks
Today, Devon + Lang, an apparel company specializing in innovative boxer briefs, donated $15,000 to United Way of Calgary and Area to support those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation comes because of Devon + Lang’s face mask fundraising initiative. -
Local Laundry | #CommunityOverCovid
Everywhere we turn we are being told to “isolate”, “social distance”, and “quarantine”… all terms that encourage us to be “apart”. All the while, companies like Local Laundry are reminding us that we are all in this together. -
MR. NICE SOCKS | The warm & fuzzy side
I think we can all agree that slipping on a fresh new pair of socks is a top 5 feeling. Now imagine knowing that those stylish new socks you’ve just purchased means that 2 more pairs of socks will be donated to people in need. Now that is what we call spreading the love!
