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Birds of a Feather

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference

Calgary Birds Lost in a House Fire

Birds It is with sad hearts that we share in the recent news of one of our receiving charities here in Calgary.  On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the home that houses Birdline Canada Ltd. (the Lawrence Family home), experienced a devastating fire. The family is safe, however, more than two dozen birds did not survive the smoke inhalation that they suffered from the fire.  Continue reading "Birds of a Feather" →

It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Recycle Your RideI have said for a couple of years that I don't know what I'll do when I have to let go of my beloved car. I still don't. It was involved in a hit & run last week and I just found out it's a total loss. I'm now face-to-face with what the words "recycle your ride" really mean on a personal level! Continue reading "It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires" →

One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
juvenile diabetes research foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is all about research in action! JDRF engages families living with Type 1 Diabetes by providing support in multiple ways. They are engaged in medical research and application. Wellness instruction and lifestyle management are keys to their care. Continue reading "One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes" →

Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Are you ready to make a wish? Winter has really shown all of her stripes this season! She has blanketed our country with snow, more snow, even more snow, ridiculous amounts of snow! And for good measure? Ice rain, hail, and even snow-thunder and frost quakes in some areas!  Can you find the car hidden in the photo? A photo like this one came to us from Mr. Tonnelly, one of our generous Ontario donors!make a wish foundation Continue reading "Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts" →

Pink Shirt Day

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Pink Shirt Day February 26, 2014 is Pink Shirt Day! Many of our charities present pro-inclusion and anti-bullying messages all year long: Check out Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada on their Facebook page for some wonderful links. Canadian Red Cross has a history of supporting such great works, too, and Bullying Canada works to address hurting kids year 'round. Kids Help Phone is a constant presence, available to help just when help is most needed.

Pink Shirt Day, and everyday inclusion...

It is an everyday privilege for us to support these, and many other charities, as they do the ongoing work of presenting messages of hope, support, and equality throughout our country! Donate your car and support the cause that matters most to you!  

Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
  Plan Canada One of the favourite mottos with our Donate a Car staff is: "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life." Through Plan Canada, children are being given so much more than just food. They've also been given a skill, a purpose, and a community. Continue reading "Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada" →

Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
As February fast fades, it’s crazy to realize that we’re already 2 months into 2014! HealthFebruary symbolizes so many things on the calendar, not just Valentine’s Day. In North America it’s also known as the worst month of the year for mental health because of the weather we experience and the affect it has on us. Heart and Stroke associations use this month to focus on the well-being of our physical hearts and our cardiovascular health. Continue reading "Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?" →

Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift

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MS Society   We think it’s about time you knew some ‘behind-the-scenes’ information about how our agents’ involvement makes a difference for you, our donors! Continue reading "Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift" →

The Gift of Intention

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
in·ten·tion
noun: intention; plural noun: intentions
  1. a thing intended; an aim or plan.
    "she was full of good intentions"
      • the action or fact of intending.
        "intention is just one of the factors that will be considered"
    • a person's designs, esp. a man's, in respect to marriage.
      plural noun: someone's intentions; plural noun: one's intentions
      "if his intentions aren't honorable, I never want to see him again"
  2. Medicine
    the healing process of a wound.
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It Takes A ‘Village’ to Retire Your Ride!

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry
Retire Your Ride   In 2011 we passed the 1 billion mark for cars on the planet. That's a lot of:    
  • metal
  • rubber
  • glass
  • fabric
  • emissions
  • storage
  • jobs
    • creation/production
    • oil
    • gas
    • repairs
  • progress
  • memories
  • recycling
Continue reading "It Takes A ‘Village’ to Retire Your Ride!" →