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In addition to the events the Foundation hosts, we rely on support from many community groups who host events on our behalf. Click here to see a list of corporations, community groups, and individuals who have made our HONOUR ROLL.

Adopt a Family Holiday Program.............November - December 2008
It's hard to image that during the holiday season some families don't have presents under their tree or food on the table. You can share the festive spirit this holiday season with a family in need by participating in the ADOPT A FAMILY Holiday Program. This program helps families enjoy the holiday season knowing their community believes in the spirit of giving. Make your holiday season complete by adopting a family today!

Breakfast of Champions ........................Friday, February 2, 2008
The Breakfast of Champions event is co-hosted by the Foundation and our partners at 96.7 CHYM FM to honour and acknowledge the heart-warming support of our community Champions.

Community Holiday Bash (and Tree of Hope Kick Off)....Saturday, November 29, 2008
This fun filled family event is presented in partnership with CHYM FM. Guests are invited to take part in a wide range of activities including ice-skating, crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, and other fun surprises! Join us at this special event held on the last Saturday in November at the Cambridge Ice Centre. Photos from 2006

Deck the Walls .................................. November 29 - December 12, 2008
Deck the Walls with Trees of Hope is a fun, interactive campaign to kick start the holiday season. This in-store promotion asks customers to donate a tooney to the CHYM FM Tree of Hope in exchange for a colourful paper tree on which customers can write their name and have displayed around their location; creating a dazzling landscape of colour, and demonstrating their community spirit. All supplies and materials necessary to get the campaign off the ground are provided; you won't even have to decorate for the holiday season!

Dress Down Days
A enjoyable and easy way to support the Foundation! Money raised from dress down days can make a real difference in the life of a child from this community. The Foundation can provide colourful and fun stickers for anytime of the year or specifically for the CHYM FM Tree of Hope.


HOT SHOTS Street Hockey Tournament ....................Spring 2009
This exciting two-day street hockey tournament features entertainment, prizes, celebrities, and Canada’s favourite pastime—hockey. You don’t have to play in the tournament to enjoy the weekend! On Saturday check out the BBQ, party, and auction from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Sunday the children’s entertainment and 'family fun' runs from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Or come cheer on your favorite team in the Street Hockey Tournament. To learn more about how you can score for kids visit http://www.hotshotstournament.com!

Life Adventures Campaign at Montanas Restuarants....................Spring 2009
In springtime a very special campaign to help ensure that no child misses out on the healing properties of summer due to financial limitations it takes. Staff at Montana's invite patrons to give a small donation to make this summer brighter for a child from this community. In exchange, the patron receives a colourful paper Adventurship card on which they can write their name. The cards are posted throughout the location creating a lively landscape for patrons. Local artist, Sue Wicks (daughter of legendary artist Ben Wicks) lent her talents to create the one-of-a-kind Adventureship cards.

Tooney Tuesdays hosted by the City of Kitchener ...July 2008
Fun-filled, action packed family entertainment held Tuesday evenings in July. Children can have their faces painted by the amazing Kelly's Clowns, free give aways from CHYM FM, temporary tattoos and other goodies from Family and Children's Services. Toonies are collected during the evening in support of the Foundation. Bring out the whole family for a guaranteed fantastic time of live entertainment in front of Kitchener City Hall.

Tooney Tuesdays are held Tuesdays in July, from 6:45pm to 8:15pm at Kitchener City Hall . Entertainment for all ages! Donations of a tooney are requested to support the ongoing work of Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region.

*For a complete list of entertainers visit the City of Kitchener website.

96.7 CHYM FM Tree of Hope .........................December 11 & 12, 2008
The 96.7 CHYM FM Tree of Hope campaign, held in December, is the Foundation's signature fundraising event. The event's rise in popularity is reflective of the increased support we have seen from the local community; helping to build a community that truly values and cares for children. To learn more about the Tree of Hope click here.

FCS Foundation Office
300 Ardelt Avenue,
Kitchener, ON N2L 2C9
Phone: (519) 576-0540
Fax: (519) 570-0160
foundation@facswaterloo.org