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MANTELLA’S COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT
Giving back to communities whether on a local or international platform has always been, and continues to be paramount to Robert and Sylvia Mantella and the Mantella Corporation.
Sylvia Mantella is dedicated to helping children and youth through her personal involvement in organizations such as SickKids Hospital, Boost Children and Youth Mental Health Organization, Suzanne Rogers Presents benefiting The Covenant House Sex Trafficking Safe House.
Women Empowerment Awards
We are thrilled to continue supporting the @womenempowermentawards
Mantella Corporation is committed to empowering women and supporting their journey toward entrepreneurial success. This award proudly honours those who have navigated through significant challenges and made remarkable strides in their industries.
Know an inspiring BIPOC woman entrepreneur who deserves recognition?
Nominate them for a chance to win $10,000 and help elevate their business to new heights!
Nominate today!
For more information visit:
www.woea.ca
Scrubs in the City
The ‘Be a Light’ campaign calls upon everyone to become a source of light by helping to build a brighter future for
Mantella Corporation continues to be a proud supporter of Scrubs in the City for over a decade with all proceeds benefiting Sick Kids Hospital.
The event is 90% sold out!
if you’re interested in attending one of Toronto’s biggest and best events, please go to @sickkidsvs
CYDL
Mantella Corporation is proud to support CANFAR’s mission to end HIV in Canada.
Tickets are sold out, but you can still participate by bidding in support of HIV research and awareness initiatives.
Click the here to start bidding now.
CAMPFIRE CIRCLE - BON FIRE BASH
November 2nd, 2023
Let’s make magic for these incredible
kids living with childhood cancer,
On November 2nd Campfire Circle celebrates 40 years serving our community.
The ONLY Year-round
in-hospital and overnight camp in Canada
with programs delivering fun, friendship and a sense of community at any stage of a childhood cancer journey.
Join us.. over a glamorous
camp-inspired evening and help us bring healing through happiness to children with cancer or serious illness and their families.
Limited tickets and tables are flying off the shelves – secure yours before they sell out! Learn more about Bonfire Bash and purchase your ticket here
CANFAR - Bloor Street Entertains
November 30th, 2023
Mantella Corporation is proud to be a continued supporter and lead sponsor for Bloor Street Entertains fundraiser taking place in Toronto on November 30, 2023 with all proceeds supporting
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research.
Last year together we raised over $1.6 million in one evening.
We can’t wait to see you there…
For more information visit:
canfar.com/event/bloor-st-entertains/
The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Mantella Corporation is proud to partner with the prestigious Giller Foundation and announce the new scholarship program for high school graduates across Canada interested in pursuing continued education in creative writing and literature.
The Giller Mantella Scholarship for Black, Indigenous and racialized students will award $10,000 to three deserving recipients each year to help further their studies. The program will run for three years with the potential to be extended.
The scholarship program aims to support diversity and inclusion, specifically amongst Black, Indigenous and racialized youth intent on enhancing their post-secondary education.
“We wanted to create an opportunity for high school students who may not have access to traditional financial aid and scholarships,” said Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of The Giller Foundation. “We hope the scholarship will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the recipients who have a passion for writing and help them achieve their academic and career goals.”
Sylvia Mantella, Vice President Marketing, Sponsorship and Philanthropy, said: “Mantella Corporation is honoured to partner with the prestigious Giller Foundation establishing the Giller Mantella Scholarship for Black, Indigenous and racialized students, recognizing the need to support opportunities and the desire to illuminate the literary talent throughout our diverse communities.”
Canada’s literary community has embraced the Giller Mantella Scholarship.
“The Giller Mantella Scholarship is a gift to the imaginations of future readers and writers alike. The scholarship makes it possible for young people who otherwise might not imagine themselves pursuing studies, vocations, and careers in writing to do so. Future readers across Canada and beyond will benefit.” – Randy Boyagoda, novelist and Professor of English, University of Toronto
“I wish a scholarship like this existed when I was a young writer, fresh out of high school, caught between options for my future, between being practical and being true to myself. The Giller Mantella scholarship will transform the lives of several racialized students across Canada, who no longer have to view a creative life as an inaccessible luxury. This is what good literary citizenship looks like. This is what encouragement looks like. This is what activism looks like.” – Ian Williams, 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner
The Giller Mantella Scholarship will begin accepting applications in March, 2024. To be eligible, applicants must identify as Black, Indigenous or racialized and demonstrate the merits of their academic and extracurricular achievements.
Scholarship Partners Canada, a division of Universities Canada, will be administering the Giller Mantella Scholarship on behalf of The Giller Foundation
About the Giller Foundation:
Founded in 1994, the Doris Giller Rabinovitch Foundation’s sole task was the administration of the newly-created Giller Prize. With the growth of the award, the Giller Foundation today has expanded its mandate to include bold offerings both virtual and live for a growing and committed audience of readers. Our mission is to stimulate literary conversation by expanding the awareness of the most excellent, distinct, diverse and accomplished Canadian authors and their work. We ensure inclusivity and access to all of our programming and make certain that programming reflects the true face of Canada.
Taste of the Kingsway - Campfire Circle
June 22nd, 2023
Mantella Corporation is proud to support our community and return as the Presenting Sponsor for the Taste of the Kingsway in Etobicoke.
Proceeds raised from this three day event will benefit Campfire Circle, a non profit oncology camp in Canada.
For more information visit:
thekingsway.ca
thekingsway.ca
PETA Brings you - A Magical Event
June 22nd, 2023
Please join PETA President Ingrid Newkirk and other PETA senior staff members for a charming evening to benefit our work for animals and to celebrate Ingrid’s birthday!
We’ve made fur and exotic skins disappear from big stores! And we’ve helped thousands of beagles escape from laboratory cages. In fact, PETA’s accomplishments are nothing short of magical, and you perform a vital role as our magician’s assistant.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, all donations will be matched up to $50,000, so yours will go twice as far to help fund PETA’s work. To maximize this opportunity to support our lifesaving campaigns for animals, we ask that guests make a minimum donation of $100 at the event.
Space is limited, so please RSVP by June 15. Directions will be provided upon receipt of your confirmation of attendance.
We look forward to welcoming you to a great time that benefits animals!
For more information visit:
peta.org
peta.org
The 519 Gala
April 30th, 2023
Mantella Corporation is proud to be a continued supporter and sponsor of The 519 Gala.
We are also thrilled that our own VP of Marketing, Sylvia Mantella will be serving as an Honorary Chair for the fundraiser starring Audra McDonald on April 30 in Toronto at the The Ritz Hotel
The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to promote inclusion, understanding and respect.
For more information visit:
the519.org
the519.org
Can You Do Lunch?
April 28th, 2023
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) is excited to announce the 11th anniversary of one of their milestone fundraising events, Can You Do Lunch? (CYDL?).
Being held on Friday, April 28th, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, the 11th anniversary of Can You Do Lunch? will shine a spotlight on our nation’s youth and explore the reality of Canada’s fractured and incomplete sexual health awareness landscape, which is leading to an increase in STBBIs among Canadians aged 15 to 24. This year will welcome a panel of youth, allies and PLHIV for an in-conversation about Canada’s lagging sex ed curriculum.
For more information visit:
canfar.com
Time 4 Change
Youth Without Shelter – commonly known as ‘YWS’ – is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. a non-judgmental environment for youth aged 16 – 24. Located in North Etobicoke. A house where a youth’s culture and needs are understood, and where each youth can receive shelter, one-on-one guidance, mental health and wellness supports, and training, through our wrap-around model of programming.
For more information visit:
yws.on.ca
Walk With Us - Etobicoke Lakeshore
February 25th, 2023
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join Lead Sponsor Mantella Corporation on February 25, 2023 – team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good… because it’s cold out there.
For more information visit:
www.cnoy.org
RT23 REVOLVING TABLES
March 9, 2023
Network with Canada’s greatest minds in support of cancer research. Sponsored by Mantella Corporation and Israel Cancer Research Fund.
For more information visit:
www.icrf.ca
The Chief's Gala
November 17, 2022
Mantella Corporation is proud to be a continued supporter of the Chief’s Gala.
The Chief’s Gala is a yearly event hosted by the Chief of Police in support of Victim Services Toronto. It is a celebration that highlights a highly valued volunteer organization that is respected and essential not only to victims, but also to police officers at the scene of crimes and sudden tragedies.
For more information visit:
www.chiefsgala.com
The Mayor's Evening Of The Arts
November 14, 2022
Mantella Corporation is proud to be a continued and committed supported of The Mayor’s Evening Of The Arts.
Proceeds from The Mayor’s Evening for the Arts support the Foundation’s free public art initiative, Arts in the Parks as well as our other Creative City initiatives, developed as a direct response to issues confronting Toronto’s artists and the desire to increase arts access across the city.
For more information visit:
torontoartsfoundation.org
Bonfire Bush - City Edition
November 1, 2022
Mantella Corporation is honored to be an ongoing supporter of Campfire Circle and very proud to be returning this year as a Presenting Sponsor.
Experience the magic of Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium) at a chic camp-inspired evening in the heart of the city. Your support will make healing through happiness possible for kids and families affected by childhood cancer.
For more information visit:
campfirecircle.org
Women Empowerment Awards - Mantella Corporation BIPOC Entrepreneur Grant Winner
Congratulations to Marcia Brown our winner of the Mantella Corporation BIPOC Entrepreneur Grant Award with an exclusive $10,000 grant.
Marcia Brown
Founder & Executive Director
Trust 15 Youth Community Support Organization
(@marciabrown_trust_15_ )
For more information visit:
https://www.woea.ca
Women Empowerment Awards - Mantella Corporation BIPOC Entrepreneur Grant Finalists
Congratulations to our Finalists of the Mantella Corporation BIPOC Entrepreneur Grant Award with an exclusive $10,000 grant to the Award recipient!
Our Finalists for the Mantella Corporation BIPOC Entrepreneur Grant Award are:
Jenn Harper
Founder and CEO
Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
(@cheekbonebeauty)
Marcia Brown
Founder & Executive Director
Trust 15 Youth Community Support Organization
(@marciabrown_trust_15_ )
Lesley Hampton
Creative Director
Lesley Hampton
(@lesley_hampton)
This award recognizes successful BIPOC business leaders who have overcome greater challenges, breaking through roadblocks to gain credibility and establish themselves in their industry.
Tickets are available for our Afterparty to network and grow your connections with other incredible, empowering women so be sure to get yours today before we are sold out! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments together.
For more information visit:
https://www.woea.ca
CANFAR - Let's end HIV in Canada once and for all
November 30, 2022
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) held the 26th edition of its largest fundraising event, Bloor Street Entertains (BSE) on the eve of World AIDS Day, this November 30th in Toronto, under the theme Let’s end HIV in Canada once and for all.
The event successfully fundraised 1.4 million dollars.
The event was presented by returning lead partners including Mantella Corporation, Mumm Champagne, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Tiffany & Co., Bloor-Yorkville BIA and Yorkville Village.
For more information visit:
https://canfar.com/event/bloor-st-entertains/
War Child Gala - The World That's Possible
December 5, 2022
War child Gala raised 768,000 during THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, an exclusive gala evening that celebrated humanity’s vast potential, stired the imagination, and inspired us to create the world that’s possible.
Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, prepared by Chef Mark McEwan and Chef Shen Ousmand and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world class entertainment, storytelling, and philanthropy will support children living with war.
Honorary Gala Chairs: War Child Ambassadors Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, with Sylvia Mantella and Wes Hall
Committee Chair: Omar Khan Committee Members: Adrian Lang, Amanda Alvaro, Deena Soliman, Denise Donlon, Jennifer Bassett, Sarah Paterson, Shanin Lott
War Child’s work is needed now more than ever before. Funds raised will provide conflict-affected children and families with essential programs that give them the chance to escape cycles of violence and poverty and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Women Empowerment Awards
Do you know an amazing entrepreneur or are YOU one? The Women Empowerment Awards has been created to recognize and celebrate the diverse achievements of women in Canadian business, leadership, community service, and lifetime achievement. It is designed to empower women as key change makers in our community and help support female entrepreneurs with their business and to help them advance in their careers.
Nominations for the 2022 Women Empowerment Awards are now open and will close on June 1, 2022.
For more information visit:
www.woea.ca
SCRUBS IN THE CITY: NASHVILLE
June 2, 2022
Howdy, Nashville. Scrubs is back!
Holt Renfrew presents Scrubs in the City Nashville in collaboration with Mantella Corporation will welcome our Scrubs community back to Evergreen Brick Works.
Visit www.skscrubs.ca to learn more
Can You Do Lunch?
April 28, 2022
This years CAN DO LUNCH? raised $250,000 With proceeds benefiting The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research
This year’s luncheon was chaired by CANFAR National Spokesperson, Valerie Pringle, C.M., and Janice O’Born, C.M., O.Ont.
During the event, guests will had the chance to bid on luxurious products, packages and experiences at CANFARAUCTION.COM – all in support of CANFAR.
Visit canfar.com to learn more
Biblio Bash 2022
April 7, 2022
Come together for an intimate evening with Canada’s top authors to support Toronto Public Library, the busiest library system in the world.
Visit https://tplfoundation.ca/events/biblio-bash/ to learn more
Coldest Night 2022
February 26, 2022
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
For more information visit:
www.cnoy.org/etobicokelakeshore
War Child
War Child’s work is needed now more than ever before. Funds raised will support thousands of war-affected children and their families, including those in Afghanistan who are in desperate need of assistance. Millions face the very real threat of starvation as their country stands on the verge of a humanitarian crisis.
The Polar Bear Affair
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support from our partners and sponsors. We all share a common vision of helping polar bears in the Arctic.
Mantella Corporation continues to sponsor this important cause.
RT21 REDIRECT
Revolving Tables presents Canada’s greatest minds raising money for cancer research at RT21 REDIRECT. Sponsored by Mantella Corporation and Israel Cancer Research Fund.
Bloor Street Entertains
We congratulate CANFAR for RAISING
$1.1 million FOR HIV & AIDS RESEARCH at the 2021 Bloor Street Entertains Event.
CNIB Dock-to-Dock Poker Run
Mantella Corporation is honoured to be a continued Supporter and Sponsor for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.
Visit www.cnib.ca to learn more.
ICRF Women’s Luncheon
Recognize outstanding and driven women in our community!
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) is pleased to invite you to the 19th Annual Women of Action Luncheon at The Royal York Hotel in Toronto. At this event, ICRF will honour four extraordinary women for their achievements in health sciences, community philanthropy and business.
Visit ICRF to learn more.
SCRUBS IN THE CITY: AT HOME
Sick Kids Hospital and Mantella Corporation are thrilled to announce that we raised over $285,000 at our Scrubs at Home virtual event. With deepest gratitude, we thank everyone who participated and supported our very special evening.
Visit www.skscrubs.ca to learn more
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
CAFA will host its seventh annual red-carpet Awards Gala on November 1st, 2020 – a unique evening that unite Canadian talent and fashion leaders from all over the world. Honouring established and emerging designers, models, image makers, stylists, beauty artists and influencers, the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards has established itself as a premier event in the Canadian fashion industry.
Imagine - The Magic Gala
The Imagine the Magic Gala will attract 800 of Greater Toronto’s top ‘movers and shakers’, social conscious urban professionals who want to help gives kids with and affected by childhood cancer what they need – the chance to be kids! The evening celebrates the challenges our campers have overcome through inspiring testimonials shared over a pre-dinner cocktail reception, a gourmet sit down dinner and live auction. The evening also includes Ooch’s signature Paddle Project Auction, featuring canoe paddles artistically designed by famous artists and celebrities like Charles Pachter and Chris Hadfield. The Imagine the Magic Gala will raise an anticipated $1 million net. Funds raised enable Camp Ooch to provide magical camp experiences to kids with and affected by childhood cancer across Ontario.
Mad Hot Ballet in support of National Ballet Of Canada
The annual gala evening attracts luminaries from the cultural, social, fashion and corporate spheres. Since MAD HOT BALLET was established in 2007, the National Ballet has raised a total of $14.5 million thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, volunteers and ticket buyers.
Suzanne Rogers Presents Victoria Beckham
Fashion icon Victoria Beckham flew into Toronto this week (November 6, 2019) to attend Suzanne Rogers’s charity fundraiser, Suzanne Rogers Presents.
The event, held at the Toronto home of Suzanne’s mother-in-law Loretta, benefitted Camp Ooch and The Penelope Neuroblastoma Foundation, and was co-chaired by philanthropist Sylvia Mantella.
Camp Ooch is an oncology centre that helps children who have cancer, while the Penelope Neuroblastoma Foundation supports families affected by cancer and also funds research brain cancer research.
U for Change: The Talk 2.0
The Talk 2.0 was held on November 19, 2019, by five of the country’s most brilliant and innovative minds that came together in support of one of Canada’s most creative charities, UforChange, for our second annual “The Talk” – a live panel discussion with producer and director Barry Avrich, award-winning writer and editor Sabrina Maddeaux, celebrity fashion designer Christopher Paunil, and CBC broadcaster and writer Amanda Parris, moderated by philanthropist and Mantella Corporation’s Chief Marketing Officer Sylvia Mantella, and hosted by Nicole Servinis of Breakfast Television.
Malachy's Soiree
The medical team at St. Michael’s NICU takes on some of the world’s toughest health challenges. They are leaders in caring for patients who are marginalized and struggling with challenges such as addiction and homelessness. They say ‘yes,’ when others say ‘no.’ They are, to put it simply, relentless. No matter who you are or where you come from – Rosedale or Regent Park – the NICU team always has the same way of thinking: They stop at nothing to provide the care babies and their families need.
Salah Bachir Show
The 5th Annual Salah Bachir Show was held on May 5, 2019.
The annual Salah Bachir Show raises much-needed funds for St. Joe’s. Over the past four years, the gala has raised over $2 million in support of the Bachir Yerex Family Dialysis Centre.
Please join us for an evening of dinner and entertainment featuring the amazing Ben Vereen with special guests Jackie Richardson and Billy Newton-Davis.
Canadian Arts Fashion Awards
CAFA was created to celebrate outstanding achievement and emerging talent in the Canadian fashion industry. Mandated to grow a stronger appreciation of Canadian talent both at home and abroad, the goal of CAFA as a national platform is to foster the next generation of Canadian talent through an annual awards show and year-round economic development initiatives.
CAFA hosted its sixth annual red-carpet Awards show on Thursday, May 30, 2019 – a unique evening that united Canadian talent and fashion influencers from all over the world. Honouring designers, models, image makers, stylists, and influencers, CAFA has established itself as a premier event in the Canadian fashion industry. Please check back periodically for more announcements.
Wanderluxe
SickKids has the doctors; Air Canada has the planes. At Wanderluxe, the complementary missions of the Air Canada Foundation and the Herbie Fund at SickKids meld. The Air Canada Foundation extends reach: enabling kids with challenges to reach their full potential, and enabling kids with complex medical issues to reach the right care. The Herbie Fund extends SickKids fight to make every kid a healthy kid to the world: bringing kids from around the globe to the hospital for life-changing surgeries. On April 12, 2018, our guests and sponsors joined us at Wanderluxe, completing the picture by raising over 1.2 million to make it happen. It’s philanthropy in synchronicity. Please check back periodically for more announcements.
Humour Me
Humour Me is a charity event where a group of committed sponsors, brave CEOs and Canadian and international stand-up comics come together to raise money for youth-related charities. Humour Me applies a twist to the standard stand-up routine by bringing together both professional comedians and influential, high-profile amateurs to perform together. The focus of the event is raising funds to support organizations that deliver vital services to young people. To date we have donated over $8,000,000 to some incredible groups who are working hard to make a real difference in the lives of young Canadians. This year the net proceeds of Humour Me will support children’s mental health programs at SickKids.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Michael Garron Hospital Foundation’s Laughter is the Best Medicine returns May 4, 2019 at the Beanfield Centre, Exhibition Place to fill your prescription for laughter. We are thrilled to announce comedic superstar JIM GAFFIGAN and welcome back the eminently funny east-ender, Will Arnett, as our host! This high-profile gala, with a custom menu designed by internationally acclaimed MASTER CHEF, SUSUR LEE, will carry on our tradition of delivering unparalleled entertainment by continuing to showcase the best comedy the world has to offer. First there was comedic icon Jerry Seinfeld in 2012, who delivered side-splitting laughs and entertainment for more than 1,500 of the city’s corporate and philanthropic leaders. Next, there was stand-up great Chris Rock in 2014, whose unequalled brand of humour had the audience in stitches during an unforgettable evening. Together with Toronto-born comedian and “Honorary Doctor” host Will Arnett, they ensured no one left without a smile on their face. Please check back periodically for more announcements.
The Grand Commission
GMP, a leading Canadian investment dealer, is breaking ground for this inaugural event by being the first company to commit to donate the day’s trade commissions to help combat sex trafficking. Top business and philanthropic leaders will also come together to support substantive, long-term solutions to a critical local and national problem. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Covenant House Toronto and its five-year, comprehensive, $10-million anti-sex trafficking campaign, “Just Like a Girl You Know.” The Grand Commission promises high returns to support real solutions in our city. The event costs will be underwritten by corporate sponsorship to ensure that maximum proceeds can go right to the bottom line. The evening’s elegant gala, The Grand Ball, at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, will be the scene of a celebration of generosity and compassion. Please check back periodically for more announcements.
The Butterfly Ball
The Butterfly Ball took place May 23rd 2019
Now in its 22nd year, The Butterfly Ball® is a glamorous fundraising event for Toronto’s social scene and raises significant funds for Boost CYAC.
This 2019 Butterfly Ball was hosted by the fabulous Melissa Grelo and Lainey Lui, Co-Hosts of CTVs The Social.
Visit www.boostforkids.org/butterfly-ball to learn more
Joe Carter Classic
The 10th annual Joe Carter Classic charity golf tournament pairs avid golfers with top name celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting the education and development of Canadian youth through the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund and the Joe Carter Family Support Fund.
ONEXONE
ONEXONE works with local organizations to help create and operate programs that help children – focusing on providing essentials such as water, food, healthcare, and education. OneXOne has raised over 20 million dollars since its inception 2007. Sylvia was invited to serve on the ONEXONE board in 2011. In 2012 ONEXONE opened a hospital in Haiti, with a prenatal care room named in the Mantella family’s honor for their support provided since 2008. At ONEXONE, we believe that Hope Belongs to Everyone, and that by creating countless tiny ripples of hope, one by one, we can truly change the world. We encourage you to help create more of these ripples by joining us at the ONEXONE Million Meals Challenge on May 23, 2014. During the last seven years ONEXONE has accomplished much, helping the world’s most underprivileged children attain better access to health care, food, clean water, education and recreation. These things should not be privileges, but basic rights, and we will not rest until they are. We have taken many steps forward, but our work is just beginning, and the road ahead is long. Our journey has reinforced our belief that helping another person is not a responsibility or an obligation, but a privilege. Join Us… Be Part of the Solution.