The Children's Storefront, a local gathering place for children and caregivers, lost its home to fire last fall. It was a sad moment, especially because a woman died in the fire. Since then, the storefront has been operating out of St. Alban's while a search for a new home was conducted.
Well, it's time to rejoice because The Children's Storefront is due to rise again at 826 Bloor Street West at the northeast corner of Shaw and Bloor.
It's not going to rise, of course, without the help of many, many volunteers. Here's part of a Facebook message that I received. (You can join the group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=178303039160.)
"We want to thank everyone for all of the support that you have provided since our fire October 31. We are still here and able to plan a future because of the tremendous support of our community.
... We need help with all areas of construction – from sweeping, meal preparation, drywall, painting and building on- and off-site. We welcome skilled volunteers and eager volunteers to make our new home a reality.
We are scheduled to take possession of the building on the 7th of May and we hope to start work soon after. There is a process of permit applications and other tasks that will need to happen before the actual building can begin, but we are getting close!!!
I am asking everyone to take a moment and think of some areas that you are able to help with, the time you are able to commit and the things you are most interest in helping us do. If you have friends or family members that might be interested, please include them too!
Suzanne Landriault is our volunteer coordinator and is waiting to hear from all of you. I know that many of you have already given so much but we still need your help.
We need you to help rebuild The Children’s Storefront back into the wonderful home that it was for our community.
If you need any additional information or have any questions please feel free to contact me.
With much Appreciation
Sincerely
Roona Maloney"
... We need help with all areas of construction – from sweeping, meal preparation, drywall, painting and building on- and off-site. We welcome skilled volunteers and eager volunteers to make our new home a reality.
We are scheduled to take possession of the building on the 7th of May and we hope to start work soon after. There is a process of permit applications and other tasks that will need to happen before the actual building can begin, but we are getting close!!!
I am asking everyone to take a moment and think of some areas that you are able to help with, the time you are able to commit and the things you are most interest in helping us do. If you have friends or family members that might be interested, please include them too!
Suzanne Landriault is our volunteer coordinator and is waiting to hear from all of you. I know that many of you have already given so much but we still need your help.
We need you to help rebuild The Children’s Storefront back into the wonderful home that it was for our community.
If you need any additional information or have any questions please feel free to contact me.
With much Appreciation
Sincerely
Roona Maloney"
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