Seniors have so much to offer Arriving in Canada from her native Nigeria in the middle of a cold January, Blessing was looking for a warm place to hang her hat. She turned to Cummings, twice a week volunteering behind the counter in the cafeteria making sandwiches, pouring coffee and serving up [...]
Volunteering brings new possibilities - and meaningful benefits National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that aims to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism. Over 800 dedicated volunteers at the Cummings Centre attest to the vital role that they play in their ability to offer a wide range of programs and [...]
This mother’s day, Gloria April and her daughter Susan Ralph, both plan to celebrate a special day together and at the same time acknowledge their passion for community involvement. While Gloria has been involved at the Centre’s gift boutique for some 20 years, her daughter Susan only recently began to volunteer [...]
When it comes to volunteering, there is strong evidence that suggests that different generations can actually influence one another. Among the findings of a research study from the University of Indiana - Purdue University in Indianapolis, parents who volunteer are more likely to have children who do the same. This was [...]