On December 17, 2016 Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation with a group of volunteers in the city of Toronto, went to the company Laborie Medical Technologies Canada to receive donations wich were distributed to seven families in need. The families were able to receive jackets, shoes, sheets, children’s clothing and gift cards to buy groceries among other things. These grants will contribute to the improvement of the conditions and quality of life of the people.
Canada | FIMLM
With the help of 13 volunteers, Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation in Toronto had the Food Cupboard Project where 41 people could receive different varieties of well-balanced food consisting of vegetables, fruits and dairy. The people were very appreciative for the support provided by the foundation through the Food Cupboard Project. The foundation continued its work by donating food on the same day to the Good Shepherd Shelter. They expressed their gratitude to the foundation as it helped homeless and disadvantaged people.
In the month of February the Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation provided adult diapers and sanitary pads to people living in the greater Montreal area, who do no have the necessary financial means to buy them and taking into consideration that the cost of diapers and sanitary pads can range from $500 to $700 a month. The drive was done with the help of the MLMIF volunteers, who donated their time, gas, and their desire to help out people in need.
The Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation On January 14th, 2017 held a Food Drive were 80 families were helped. This event took place in the Montreal office of the Foundation, where free coffee and snacks were provided while people received their food baskets. In addition, 20 volunteers helped us in organizing and distributing the food baskets given out that day.
To finalize a very productive 2016, the Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation (Canada) held a day for all the volunteers to appreciate their hard work and commitment throughout the year. At the event we presented a summary of what we accomplished in 2016, the projects for 2017, and made an individual recognition to each of the volunteers who are the most important resource of our Foundation.
The Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation – Canada, is providing a workshop in legal advice in Montreal where 15 people have benefited from this help. This workshop has been offered since August of 2016 with the help of 2 lawyers who have more than 15 years expertise and specialize in immigration. The services provided consist in helping and advising in immigration proceedings, work laws, and judicial laws here in Canada. We also offer the service of translating official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates from Spanish to French and English. We help in acquiring the necessary documents in order to obtain a: social security number, health card, bank account, drivers license, necessary requisites to rent an apartment, and registering with…
The Maria Luisa de Moreno Internacional Fundation Canada carried out on the 17th of September 2016 the educational campaing “One Day For Kids” at Grandravine Community Center in the city of Toronto. 35 children atended the event and enjoyed a memorable day with recreational activities, games and gifts promoting family values.
The Maria de Moreno International Foundation, Montreal – Canada compromised with the needs of our community, volunteered at the community center Mission Bon Accueil this past 15th of December 2016. The tasks included the identification, classification, and care of items offered at the Mission Bon Accueil’s boutique; a boutique aimed for persons in need and of low incomes. The foundation volunteered to highlight the value that the foundation gives to helping and caring for others in order benefit the community.
The Foundation celebrated on the 3rd of December 2016 the International Volunteer’s Day. Present were 61 volunteers who were vital in fulfilling all the different foundation activities with great success for the year 2016. During the event, our volunteers were recognized for their invaluable work and efforts by providing them with a musical show and fun activities such as raffles in all age and gender categories, which they enjoyed greatly. Each volunteer was served a dinner were given each a gift as a token of our gratitude.
The Foundation on the 26th of November 2016 in the city Montreal Canada, carried out the last day of the English, French and Spanish Courses, in the office of the foundation in Montreal. This day was to celebrate the volunteer teachers for the time and love dedicated to their students throughout this fall session, and to also recognize the improvement of the students in the English language. With these language courses the Foundation benefits about 52 people of different nationalities. The English courses benefited 27 Spanish and French speaking students. The course was given every Saturday in 3 different levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advances. The teachers with vast experience teaching English taught the course. The French courses benefited 15 Spanish-speaking students. The course was given…