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For Immediate Release Making Change in partnership with the MacLaren Art Centre, Shak’s World Community Centre and Bradford West Gwillimbury Library Hosts Canvas for Change: Black Youth Art Celebration [Barrie, ON] – Making Change is excited to announce a special art program for youth across Simcoe County, in recognition of Black History Month in partnership …

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  SHARE: Join Our Email List See how Making Change is growing Keisha-Ann Shaw Hill Meet Our New Chair I am so excited to step into the role of Chair for Making Change. I continue to be blown away by the work that this organization does, and the dedication of its Board members and volunteers. It …

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  SHARE: Join Our Email List See what’s new & exciting with Making Change Goodbye to Michèle Newton, Chair & Co-founder It is with heart-felt gratitude that we announce that Michèle Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from Making Change. This decision, although earnest was very hard for her but we all come to those times …

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For Immediate Release Black History Month Comes Alive in Simcoe County Making Change Presents  – Mosaic of Black Culture Event (Barrie, ON, January, 17, 2023) – During Black History Month (February), five communities across Simcoe County will welcome the Mosaic of Black Culture – A Family Event. Created by Making Change, this interactive event features …

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Congratulations to Board Member Alasoba Kelsy Braide on being selected as the Community Champion at the 2022 Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Awards. During her acceptance speech, Alasoba shared her inspiration for community involvement through her own journey of adjusting to life in Orillia. She has been turning those lived experiences into opportunities to support others, …

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Congratulations to Laura LaChapelle, our Program Director, on being chosen as the 2022 recipient of the Inspire Award at the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Awards. Well deserved!⁠ “The Inspire Award – For an individual whose example is so noteworthy as to spontaneously inspire others. Given to someone who not only embraces their …

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Usually, the art engagement project takes place within one classroom in two schools annually. This year, TD Ready Commitment provided funding to run the initiative within one classroom in 25 elementary schools, said Michèle Newton, co-founder and acting chair of Making Change. Through the project, youth take a virtual tour of the Erika DeFreitas’ exhibit …

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