 Toque Tuesday a Tremendous Success!
Thanks to the generosity of the Carleton community, 250 toques were sold yesterday and $2611.75 was collected for the Cornerstone Women's Shelter in Ottawa. A thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted in selling the toques throughout the day.
We're continuing to "Raise the Roof" and sell toques throughout the month of February at Information Carleton in the Unicentre and 315 Robertson Hall (Admissions).
See you next year!
Raise the Roof Campaign 2006
Last year the Raise the Roof campaign sold 331 toques in support of the Cornerstone / Le Pilier Women's Shelter here in Ottawa.
Raising the Roof's Toque Tuesday campaign is a national campaign that gives people from all walks of life the chance to raise funds, raise fun and raise awareness in the fight against homelessness in Canada.
Cornerstone / Le Pilier Women's Shelter
The Cornerstone / Le Pilier Women's Shelter provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for a diversity of women. Their services are offered in an environment which promotes dignity and a sense of hope.
From January 2005 to September 2005:
- 61,425 meals have been served
- 415 different women have stayed at the Women's Shelter
- 168 women have been assisted to find permanent housing in the community
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