Toronto Centre
Toronto Centre
Toronto Centre
CHW Toronto Centre is the largest of the active centres in the country and has more than 20 vibrant fundraising Chapters. CHW Toronto Centre is a recognized leader in promoting CHW’s mission to empower women and children by supporting education, healthcare, and social services across Israel and Canada.
Throughout the year numerous successful CHW fundraising and educational events mark the Toronto social calendar, including CHW Toronto Tzedakah Chapter’s premiere event, At Our Table, that sells out within hours of launching every year. Machar Chapter’s Art Experiences is also a highlight of our calendar. Whether our events are on a large-scale or more intimate in size, the funds raised allow us to support such vital projects in Israel and Canada. CHW Toronto’s three seasonal campaigns, including the Annual Campaign, in support of lifesaving healthcare, the S.O.S Summer Campaign in support of victims of violence and trauma, and the End of Year Campaign in support of youth mental health and education, continue to grow year over year.
Closer to home, CHW Toronto supports youth leadership training at Canadian Young Judaea and Franny’s Fund, a fund for victims of domestic abuse.
And while fundraising is at the core of what we do, the time commitment and talents of our volunteers are paramount to our success. We will continue to find ways to engage our supporters, to educate them on the important work that CHW does and the many opportunities for leadership and engagement on centre committees. This work is vital to the success of our centre.
If you are interested in supporting CHW or becoming involved in CHW Toronto Centre activities, please contact Jennifer Ierullo, Director, Donor Relations and Volunteer Engagement & Outreach, 416-477-5964 Ext. 112.
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Susan Rose, CHW Toronto Centre President
Starting in 2021, CHW Toronto Centre and many chapters will have their own online fundraising pages to track all chapter and centre activity, money raised through fundraisers, individual campaign donations, cards, and other contributions to CHW. Click the button below to see the CHW Toronto Centre fundraising page.
Having completed her term as Toronto Centre President in 2024, Stephanie is excited to offer her valuable experience and wisdom to the new executive in the position of CHW TorontoImmediate Past President. Stephanie’s affiliation with CHW began almost 30 years ago in Montreal before moving to Toronto and joining the Atid Chapter in 2007. Prior to her appointment as Toronto Centre President, Stephanie served for eight years on the TorontoCentre executive in a variety of positions, including that of Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Dr. Leila Lax is a dedicated CHW Machar Chapter member. She has served as Chapter Co-President and Vice-President, and has elevated fundraising through collaborative leadership of Machar Art Experiences over the past eight years. Leila is grateful for the opportunity to join the CHW Toronto executive in 2024 to serve as Vice-President. Leila holds advanced degrees in health professions education from U of T and OISE.
In 2020, after 37 years, Leila retired from her part-time position as an assistant professor in Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto. Her crowning contribution was the organization of an international symposium, followed by publication of the 2021 Special Issue of the Journal of Biocommunication, “Legacies of Medicine in the Holocaust and the Pernkopf Atlas.” Leila believes in tikkun olam and the mission of CHW. Through teamwork, collaboration, and working with creative ideas she aims to achieve, impact, and continually improve outcomes for children, women, and healthcare in Israel and in Canada.
Annette joins the Toronto executive team as Marketing and Communications Chair. She has been a long-standing member of CHW Tamid Chapter for over 30 years and is currently chapter Co-President. Annette has led and organized numerous fundraising events including Tour with Tamid and Girls Night Out. Last year, she co-chaired Toronto Centre’s National Garage Sale which attracted thousands of enthusiastic shoppers. Annette is very excited to join the executive team and bring her commitment, organizational skills, and marketing knowledge to CHW Toronto Centre.
Debbie continues on the executive as Campaign Chair. Debbie has served on previous executives for two years as Annual Campaign Co-Chair and then for two years as CHW Toronto Centre Treasurer. As a proud member of Hatikvah Chapter, Debbie has previously held the role of President and Co-President for over five years. Debbie acted as Co-Chair of the Ladies Tea event that was held in 2017. The tea was a way to honour our most senior members of CHW for their contribution and engagement. Over 80 people were in attendance. Throughout the pandemic, Debbie helped to co-ordinate wellness checks for our most vulnerable supporters. Debbie’s depth of knowledge and passion for CHW illustrates why she is an excellent asset to the Toronto Centre executive.
Shayla continues in her role as Engagement and Outreach Chair. The current CHW Toronto Atid Chapter President (and a life member, gifted to her by her Buby), she has served in the role for 15+ years. In 2022, Shayla hosted a sukkah party for prospective members, aimed at growing the chapter. Dozens of prospects attended and either joined Atid Chapter, or were matched with another chapter. This initiative helped increase engagement in CHW. Over her years in CHW, Shayla has been involved in member communications, Bazaar committees, and most recently in 2023 as Depot Manager for the CHW National Garage Sale in Toronto. Shayla is excited to bring her passion for meeting and talking to people, and spouting the benefits of involvement in CHW to the role of Engagement and Outreach and looks forward to helping create more new chapters of CHW in the future.
We are pleased to recognize the following sponsors for their ongoing support and generosity:
*If we exceed our goals for a project commitment, due to donor generosity, we reserve the right to reallocate the additional funds raised to other funding commitments in Israel or Canada.
638A Sheppard Ave W, Suite 209
Toronto ON M3H 2S1 Canada
Tel: 416-477-5964
Toll-free: 1 (855) 477-5964
Fax: 416-477-5965
E-mail: [email protected]
CRN: 13550 6483 RR0001
We are pleased to recognize the following sponsors for their ongoing support and generosity:
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638A Sheppard Ave W, Suite 209
Toronto ON M3H 2S1 Canada
Tel: 416-477-5964
Toll-free: 1 (855) 477-5964
Fax: 416-477-5965
E-mail: [email protected]
CRN: 13550 6483 RR0001
Copyright © 2024 Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW). All rights reserved.
