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Good News at HTA

Tribute to Volunteers

Featured Gran:
Thresiamma Thomas

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flowerHappy Spring! Since Volunteer Week just passed, (April 15-22) this issue is all about Help the Aged's volunteers. First, check out our updated volunteer page on the web site for a special tribute to our volunteers. Then read on for great stories.

Also, if you are interested in volunteering for Help the Aged, please contact Brenda at adoptagran@helptheaged.ca. You can also always help out by forwarding this email to friends, family and colleagues who may be interested in the work Help the Aged does.

Enjoy!

Kelly Rusk
Kelly Rusk
Volunteer e-News Editor

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Good News at HTA

New Grant for ROTIS Program
The Reaching Out to Isolated Seniors Program, in Ottawa, received a grant from New Horizons, a Canadian Government grant program. Learn more about ROTIS...

New Grant from Alberta Wild Rose Foundation
We would like to acknowledge and thank the Alberta Wild Rose Foundation for its generous donation... Keep Reading

lineTribute to Volunteers....

Jackie BuchananJackie Buchanan has been volunteering with HTA for over 15 years. Jackie comes in every week and even sponsors a Gran in Dominica. Continue Reading...

Governor General Of CanadaHelp the Aged Volunteers meet the Governor General at the Caring Canadians Awards. See the photos...


HTA volunteers attend the Volunteer Expo at Billings Bridge, Ottawa. See photos...

HTA Volunteer Philomenia Eaton is featured in a local Indian newspaper, providing insight into the Anglo-Indian culture. Read the article...

HTA's tribute to volunteers at work...

Featured Gran
Thresiamma Thomas

Featured Gran

Thresiamma is 75 years old and lives in a Home for the Aged in southern India. She is married and has six children. Her spoken language is Malayalam. Thresiamma was sent to the home since her daughter-in-law was unable to care for her after she broke her arm.

Learn more about Thresiamma...

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