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• 3rd Ottawa Timeraiser 5,250 Volunteer Hours Raised

  Date: 2010.11.16 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  

  3rd Ottawa Timeraiser in the Great Hall at the National Gallery of Canada

  On Saturday November 13^th over 430 people attended the 3rd annual Ottawa Timeraiser. Kaufen viagra The evening was a great success. Kauf von viagra Levitra prix pharmacie We would like to give a special thanks to our volunteers, Young Lawyers of the Ontario Bar Association, Volunteer Ottawa, Community Foundation of Ottawa, United Way Ottawa/Centraide and our corporate partners for making the night such a success.  Here are some results:

  • 270 people participated at this year’s Timeraiser
  • Over 200 people made the pledge to get involved in their community
  • 100% of the artwork went for the maximum bid of volunteer hours
  • 5,250 hours were pledged, of which 60% was pledge by art winners
  • 70+ community and corporate leaders in attendance
  • Over 100 entries for the WestJet/Timeraiser Social Media Contest
  • Celebrated hours raised with a live performance by Franklin’s Fault
  • $15,000 invested in the careers of emerging and mid-career Ottawa artists

  At the beginning of the evening, participants energetically rolled into the National Gallery Prospecto levitra of Canada. Each participant had a couple hours to ‘speed date’ with 31 organizations. Once the preliminary matching was complete, he or she Viagra alternatives was eligible to bid on artwork using volunteer time. Winning bidders now have 12 months to complete their pledge to receive their artwork at the 4th Ottawa Timeraiser scheduled for November 12^th, 2011.

  A total of 26 participants who had winning bids from last year, picked up their art this year. Pastillas levitra This makes the Ottawa Timeraiser a notable success as the program rolls out to more cities across Canada.

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  “Where else can you support local artists AND have fun while volunteering for an organization Viagra for women you support? Amazing idea, well executed! Can’t wait til the next one #timeraiser” - Anne Choi

  “Timeraiser is the perfect trifecta – it marries volunteerism (volunteers with agencies and vice versa), support for local artists, and growing Online levitra an awareness of civil society in Ottawa. Thank you Timeraiser!” – Holly Foxcroft

  “As a new resident of Ottawa, the #timeraiser is an invaluable opportunity for me to find a way to make a difference in my new community” – Dan Preece

  “I wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that went into the TimeRaisers auction this evening; you and yours hosted a fabulous event – congratulations!  Thank you as well for including me and my work in this year’s event.  I was thrilled to see my work along side so many other beautiful pieces in the Gallery and to know that it was helping support a broad range of non-profit organizations.” – David Taylor, Participating Artist

  “The Timeraiser is such a well organized event and we enjoy being a part of it. Levitra pill Over the counter viagra We participated last year and received seven volunteers that are still volunteering with us today and we are excited to connect up with more volunteers from this year’s Timeraiser.” - Nathalie Maione from Helping With Furniture (HWF)

  

  YLD Ottawa East Division attendees at the Timeraiser

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• Timeraiser decorates your office!

  Date: 2010.09.03 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Wondering what happens to all that funky Toronto artwork while you are completing your volunteer pledge for the year Brand viagra ? Well the secret is out! It goes on display in our corporate partners’ offices, such as the second floor marketing and sales department at Molson Coors’ office at 33 Carlingview Drive. Levitra pill Online levitra Purchase viagra online Viagra sale Kaufen viagra As one of our national corporate partners Molson Coors’ helps us invest directly in the careers of emerging artists. Prospecto levitra Since 2004 we have invested $389,000 in the careers of Canadian artists. Viagra levitra Cheap viagra online To showcase our appreciation for Molson Coors’ support we decorate their office walls with our unique Timeraiser artwork. Over the counter viagra This just s hows another way Levitra contraindicaciones how Timeraiser is a win, Viagra sin receta win, win situation for everyone involved. Levitra pas cher Viagra alternatives Levitra prix pharmacie For every dollar it costs us to host a Timeraiser, two Viagra bestellung dollars of social good are delivered back to the community through volunteerism and investment in Viagra for women the careers of Canadian artists. Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra

  Click here for more information about the upcoming 2011 Toronto Timeraiser call to artists starting October 25th. Click here to find out more about the ways in which Molson Coors is involved in Levitra achat their community.

• 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser: 4,490 Hours Pledged!

  Date: 2010.04.30 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  

  Photo courtesy of Russell Druiven

  On Thursday April 22nd, over 100 Hamiltonians attended the 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser held at the McMaster Innovation Park. Kauf von viagra Kaufen viagra A special thanks to our volunteers and other supporters for helping us organize Levitra achat the night. Here are some quick Timeraiser results:

  • Over 100 people attended with 55 participants making the ‘pledge’.
  • 4,490 total volunteer hours pledged, of which 50% was pledged by art bidders.
  • 20 Timeraiser volunteers contributed 1,000 hours to organize.
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  • Thanks to : WestJet, Upper James Toyota, The Hamilton Spectator, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton, Hamilton Community Foundation, Molson, RBC, PWC, CIBC, & TD Bank.

  At the beginning of Viagra bestellung the evening, participants energetically rolled into Viagra sale the McMaster Innovation Park. Purchase viagra online Viagra for women Levitra contraindicaciones Over the counter viagra Each participant had a couple hours to ‘speed date’ with over 25 nonprofit organizations. Once the preliminary matching was complete, he or she was eligible to bid on artwork using volunteer time. Viagra levitra Viagra alternatives Winning bidders now have 12 months to complete their pledge to receive their artwork at the 3rd Hamilton Timeraiser scheduled for 2011.

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• 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser Kick-off Party

  Date: 2010.04.09 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  Leading up to a Timeraiser there are many last minute items that need to be checked off our planning list in order to prepare for the big night. Viagra sin receta With only two weeks left, Anil and I headed down to Hamilton to pick up last year’s artwork that were on display in our corporate and community partners’ offices throughout the year. Levitra contraindicaciones Prospecto levitra

  For those that are not familiar with the art component of the Timeraiser here’s a little bre Purchase viagra akdown of how it works. Levitra pas cher Viagra for women Over the counter viagra Kaufen viagra Cheap viagra online We receive funding from local corporate and community partners to purchase artwork from emerging artists Viagra levitra to be auctioned off for time instead Viagra alternatives of money at the Timeraiser. Kauf von viagra Levitra prix pharmacie Since 2004 we have invested over 340,000 in the careers of emerging Canadian artists and that is all thanks to our generous partners. Purchase viagra online So in return for their support after the Timeraiser they display some of the Timeraiser artwork in their offices during the year while p Viagra bestellung articipants are completing their pledge towards those very same works of art. For two weeks these office walls will be bear but only to be covered once again after Online levitra the 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser on April 22nd where we will display new pieces from the 2010 collection. Pastillas levitra

  To end the day of driving around Hamil ton, we are happy Levitra achat to have hosted our Timeraiser kick off party at The London Tap House. Levitra pill We brought together our Timeraiser artists, volunteers, local media, and our community and corporate partners to have a sneak peak at this year’s artwork and mix Viagra sale and mingle with some amazing Hamilton artists. Our main goal was to give our community and corporate partners the opportunity to witness first hand their investment in the careers of emerging artists and to ultimately get everyone pumped for the big event in two weeks. Brand viagra

  
  If you haven’t already checked out the artwork online you can view it and buy tickets for the 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser at www.timeraiser.ca.

• Timeraiser Fever Spreads Through the Hoods of Toronto

  Date: 2010.03.02 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  On this past snowy/rainy Saturday, a group of our great volunteers hit the most vibrant neighbourhoods in Toronto on our annual Neighbourhood Day to help promote and spread the word about the upcoming 7th Toronto Timeraiser: happen ing Saturday March 20th Levitra prix pharmacie in the Distillery District. Levitra pas cher Online levitra Viagra levitra Viagra for women Viagra alternatives Our volunteers met for brunch at Free Times Cafe on College Street and had a brief orientation outlining the strategy for Cheap viagra online the day.

  

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  This strategy goes beyond the typical flyer drop as we train our volunteers to communicate with local business owners and their employees about all the working parts of the Timeraiser in order for them to help us spread the word about the event. Every year we run this grassroots campaign about 3-4 weeks before the Timeraiser in order to engage s Viagra bestellung tore owners, managers and employees to empower more citizens to get involved directly to stimulate community development. Over the counter viagra

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  Emily outside Kalendar, College Street

  Next time you are in your local coffee shop look out for our Timeraiser flyers and posters and remember to buy your tickets today for the 7th Toronto Timeraiser.

  You can view all the pictures from our Toronto Neighbourhood day here.