‘Tis The Season of Giving
"It is greater to give than to receive” - it’s an old adage, but one that is dear to our hearts. When our team sat down to talk about client gifts this year, we were adamant that our holiday giving would be meaningful. Though we had great ideas for things, what became naturally and abundantly clear was how much our clients value giving over receiving; your overwhelmingly positive and supportive response to our evOak survey with a prize of a charitable donation to the recipient of your choice knocked our socks off. We are so proud to partner with clients who also believe that it is greater to give than to receive. Because of your inspiration, Oak House Benefits is proud to support communities both near and far this holiday season through giving initiatives for Nova Vita and Toonies for Tummies.
Located in Brantford, Nova Vita believes that every person is entitled to a life without violence. They work to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children’s programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy. If you would like to learn more about Nova Vita or explore how to donate, please visit Nova Vita: Donate.
Toonies for Tummies is a national campaign hosted by The Grocery Foundation. The Grocery Foundation is a community of grocery, food, beverage, and consumer product companies united by the mission to feed the one child in five who comes to school hungry. By coming together, they leverage combined resources and work together to support student nutrition programs in hundreds of Canadian communities feeding over 1 million children.
Toonies for Tummies helps hungry children start the day with a healthy meal. Breakfast is a vital part of a child’s daily nutrition – it supports their physical and emotional wellbeing helping them succeed in school and achieve a future full of potential. The Grocery Foundation works with Student Nutrition Program partners to ensure donations benefit hundreds of communities across Canada. If you would like to learn more about The Grocery Foundation or take part in the #ToonieChallenge, please visit Toonies for Tummies: Donate.
In this season of giving, peace, and gratitude, know that we so deeply value our clients, colleagues, and network as members of our Oak House Benefits community and look forward to growing together (and getting together) in 2022! Until then, may you find the time to relax, recharge and enjoy a well-deserved break over this holiday season.