Power Tools

A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

Feb 2010
03

Go Public with local televison

Go Public CampaignTVO is changing the face, and the name of the “idiot box”.TVO has proven time and time again that public television can be a powerful force for good. It fosters literacy. It celebrates diversity. It brings communities together and inspires them to get involved and make a positive impact on the province. Unfortunately, it’s tough times for TVO, as they need $10 million dollars above their government grant annually, to continue and expand their on-air, online and outreach initiatives. TVO’s new Go Public campaign aims to inform viewers about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about TVO!

Donations can be made through their website; and your donations will help contribute to quality and inspiring programming – which aims to improve education and literacy for all ages. As a publicly funded organization, TVO relies on its 3.5 million weekly viewers for their support and donations. The GO Public campaign is extremely informative regarding the current issues for public television and outlines TVO’s plans for the future. Public television is YOUR television – whether it’s sharing public opinions, or bringing communities together – your financial support goes towards YOUR local television, so your donations will not go unnoticed!

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Manulife’s turning little frowns upside down!

Send em Off SmilingThe first day of school. We all remember it – you’re wearing a whole new outfit and shiny shoes, your parents gently nudge you through the school’s front doors, your older brother or sister telling you horror stories about your new teacher, and more children your age than you’ve ever seen. But the minute you find another kid with the same Scooby Doo lunch box – you are in your element, and you start having fun.

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Jan 2010
16

Great Turnout for Power of the Hour Launch!

Power of the Hour LaunchWe had 200 guests, 10 CEOS and executives from their not-for-profit partners, all show up yesterday (1/13/10) at the TSX for the launch of Power of the Hour and the Corporate Council on Volunteering’s pledge of 814,900 employee volunteer hours over the next year!

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Jan 2010
15

Power of the Hour featured in Toronto Star Column!

Check out what The Toronto Star’s Carol Goar had to say about Power of the Hour Launch!

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Dec 2009
17

How To: Get Your Children Engaged in Volunteering

Check out TVO’s fantastic article on how to teach your kids to contribute to society and donate to a worthy cause! You will be surprised by how passionate kids can become when they get involved.

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Nov 2009
30

Google to Give $10 Million Funding for Organizations

Do you know of an organization that might be able to help implement one of Google’s Project 10^100 ideas? If so, they could be eligible for the $10 million that Google has committed to help fund up to five of the best ideas.

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