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NEWS & PRESS Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Russell I. Alexander Awards 2009 Charitable Giving Fund Grant Toronto, ON Covenant House, Toronto, ON will receive $5,000.00 to enrich the lives of homeless youth. TORONTO, ON Dec. 22, 2009 – A local business has just boosted the resources for Covenant House,
which is the largest shelter in Canada for homeless and runaway Youths. “We have always donated funds and volunteered time to help people in our community who are in need”, said Mr. Alexander. “We decided to formally create our Charitable Giving Fund this year to provide financial support to those charitable organizations that are doing great work, but may not be as visible as some of their larger counterparts. Each and every one is doing outstanding work and it points to the overall spirit of service in our community and beyond”. Tiffany MacDonald of Covenant House Toronto stated: “Covenant House is so grateful to the Russell I. Alexander Giving Fund for their generous contribution. 80 % of the funds used for our operating fund to run the house comes in from donations, and that helps us in the programs that we run, including the school, health clinic and the life skills program.” Macdonald said. “At any time of year, but particularly now when homelessness is so much more difficult to bear, this type of gift is more than just the dollars – it is the spirit that helps warm our hearts.” Covenant House is the largest shelter for homeless youth in Canada and is located in the GTA. Only 20% of youth using the shelter are from the GTA area - the rest come from rural communities all across Canada including the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Durham Region. For more information on Covenant House or to make a donation, please visit www.covenanthouse.on.ca.
Interviews with Mr. Alexander and or his staff can be arranged by contacting 905.655.6335. Friday, December 18, 2009
Russell I. Alexander Introduces Charitable Giving Fund Brooklin, ON Russell I. Alexander announced the inauguration of a Giving Fund that will support various charitable organizations located mainly in Durham Region and City of Kawartha Lakes. The Giving Fund will support grants to various charitable organizations and not for profit organizations working to enhance quality of life and that reflect the spirit of the region. Russell I. Alexander, the firm’s founder said, “Our firm is proud to be a part of the vibrant communities where we live and work. It’s gratifying to think that the Giving Fund can help these dedicated charitable organizations meet their community service goals. Our lawyers and staff are committed to this program and believe it can make a difference.” Applications for the 2010 Giving Fund will be accepted up to July 31, 2010. Please refer to our website for Guidelines and Application information The recipient of our 2009 grant will be announced December 23, 2009 About Russell I. Alexander Russell I. Alexander
is a law firm dedicated solely to family law. With his experienced
lawyers and staff of more than 8 people, the firm provides guidance
on matters relating to family law. For additional information, please
visit www.russellalexander.com. |
Russell Alexander, a lawyer in the Durham Region and City of Kawartha
Lakes, has found a way to give back to the community by starting
a Lindsay-based charitable fund; the Russell I. Alexander Giving
Fund.  |