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A tasty event!
On June 9, CDI hosted “A Taste of Home Eveningâ€, a unique culinary event in support of our Taste of Home program. The event was a huge success and raised more than $150,000 for our Taste of Home program, an innovative after school cooking program for children living in shelters. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Check out photos from the event.
At the event, hosted by Bonnie Stern, some of Toronto’s top chefs lent their support to the cause by transforming the recipes used in the program into delicious one-bite creations. A big thank you to the following chefs for supporting this event:
- Michael Caballo, Chef/Owner, Edulis Restaurant
- Sam Gelman, Executive Chef, Momofuku Toronto
- Jamie Kennedy, Owner/Executive Chef, Jamie Kennedy Kitchens
- Albert Ponzo, Chef de Cuisine, Le Sélect Bistro
- Tyler Shedden, Chef de Cuisine, Café Boulud
- Scott Vivian, Chef/Owner, Beast Restaurant
- Joanne Yolles, Pastry Chef
A special thanks to all of our sponsors. Without you, this event would not have been possible.
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CDI recognizes excellence
Every year CDI presents awards to individuals and organizations who exemplify CDI’s mission and values. This year’s awards were presented at our AGM on June 17. Congratulations to all of the deserving winners!
Caring Foundation Staff Excellence Award: Meili Liu, CDI’s Payroll Coordinator, and Richard Mah, Child and Family Worker, SNAP® Boys
Acknowledges the dedication and hard work of front-line and non-managerial staff
Mary Ellen Burns Bursary Award: Karen Knights
Awarded to a parent/family who has demonstrated significant efforts to improve the quality of life for their family
Teacher of the Year: Susan Yun, Principal/Childcare Director, Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School
Recognizes some of the unsung heroes in education who make such a positive difference in the lives of children
Community Member of the Year: Caffé Brasiliano/Conners Family, and Paula Vieira, Alexandra Park Community Centre
Recognizes an individual or group who has gone above and beyond to support CDI’s clients, staff, programs and services
Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Hoy
Recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a tremendous difference supporting the work of CDI
Corporate Partner of the Year: Mackenzie Investments
Recognizes the outstanding contributions of a corporate partner who has generously given resources to help promote CDI’s programs, as well as to benefit our clients in some way
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