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Since 1913, ehm has been reaching out to some of Toronto's most marginalized citizens. In 2009, they opened a fully operational, volunteer-run Health and Dental Clinic in their new downtown facility, to offer free medical and dental care - and in turn, dignity - to those who need it most.

On Saturday, February 6, ehm presents the Compassionate Hearts Gala in the Imperial Ballroom at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. What better way to say I love you to your favourite person, than to present him or her with a Valentine that benefits so many more? With dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction, all proceeds from the evening will go toward the operating costs of the clinic, where healing - both of the body and the soul - is top priority.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Even if you don't feel you can make it this year, ehm always accepts donations to benefit the clinic. Click here to offer your support.

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One quarter of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, and 70% of that 1.5 billion people are girls and women. Women are less likely to be literate, properly nourished or treated with respect. It is with this in mind that Plan (formerly Foster Parents' Plan) has established 'Because I am a Girl'; a global initiative meant to highlight the importance of investing in the world's women. Having just been released, the Canadian arm of the movement strives to collect one million signatures in order to help spread the word. Visit the site to find out more about these and other staggering statistics, as well as the trickle-down value of changing the world, one girl at a time.

http://www.becauseiamagirl.ca

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Artists Christine Santora and Justin Gignac began their sites online in the hopes of selling paintings for the exact price it would cost them to buy what it is they wanted, and the paintings themselves depicted what they'd buy if the painting were to sell. There was the painting of the 'Miniature Tulip Chair' for $227.58, 'A Slice of Pepperoni' for $3.00 and 'Cooking Lessons' (image of a burning stove) for $220.00. When the painting sold, they'd buy what was depicted. (There's something very 'The Secret' about this. Ask. Visualize. Receive.)

Well now these two have moved into the not-for-profit world, selling paintings of things, not that they want, but rather, that other people need. There's 'A Toilet' selling for $100.00 to benefit Habitat for Humanity, and 'Mr. Potato Head' selling for $250.00 to benefit Toys for Tots. Paintings are updated as new needs (and wants) arise.

http://www.needsforsale.com
http://www.wantsforsale.com

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