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We Are The Villagers

4 days 9 hours ago

We Are The Villagers Newsletter - August 2020 - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-2048933

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1 week 4 days ago

ATTENTION WATV families and kids. Wye Marsh Camp @ Home is offering five families free camp-in-a-box for two kids each! Each kit is filled with activities, crafts, and links to virtual components that can help you connect to nature, learn, and stay occupied from the safety of your home. Great for ages 6 to 12. Each kit is valued at $50. Simply contact Lisa at lisa@wearethevillagers.com asap. THANK YOU WYE MARSH! More info at: www.wyemarsh.com/camp-at-home

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3 weeks 3 days ago

A huge THANK YOU to Tiny Township LIONS CLUB who purchased and donated 5 Camp in a Box programs for WATV kids who otherwise could not afford to attend summer camp this summer. Camp in a Box is a unique program created by Tiny Township which brings the magic of camp into the home during this period of social distancing. There are 8 weekly themed boxes, and the program is interactive - which is great for our free laptop program for kids and families! See more information at: www.tiny.ca/recreation/camps

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3 weeks 4 days ago

Attention WATV kids and families! Scientists in School has offered 15 free spots (regularly $185) in their virtual science workshops (see poster attached) to our Villagers. If you would like to participate, contact Lisa at WATV at lisa@wearethevillagers.com as soon as possible. Please let other WATV families know about this offer.

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4 weeks 1 day ago

We Are The Villagers is pleased to announce that it has received funding from the Emergency Community Support Fund, administered by the Community Foundations of Canada and the Huronia Community Foundation, for our program of providing laptops and Internet services for kids in families needing help. This program ensures that the kids can continue their schooling and extra-curricular activities remotely without worrying about the costs. We continue to welcome applications for laptops, books, materials, incidentals, and more - apply at: watvnew.com/contact-us/support-application/ @CommFdnsCanada @ESDC_GC #ECSFund

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1 month 6 days ago

We Are The Villagers Newsletter - July 2020 - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-2033365

We Are The Villagers

1 month 1 week ago

THANK YOU to National Bank of Canada's Altamira Foundation for their generous donation to We Are The Villagers. A special thanks to Branch Manager Sheila Webb, and to Lisa Adams who is seen presenting the cheque to WATV board member Robert Cooper. This donation means so much to everyone during these challenging times!

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1 month 3 weeks ago

WATV kids get their Certificates of Achievement. In addition to supplying computers for home schooling, WATV included complimentary access to Red Cross Babysitting, Home Alone, My Safe Life and/or Stranger/Danger to all children who received them. We are pleased that all of the children took advantage of these courses and received their certificates. Here is WATV villager Megan proudly showing her certificate of achievement.

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2 months 1 week ago

We Are The Villagers Newsletter - June 2020 - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-2014633

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2 months 3 weeks ago

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Spring Flower Sale and purchased pots of Juliana Burgundy Daisies. Although we could not have our popular BBQ this year due to social distancing, our pots of flowers SOLD OUT! A special thanks to our volunteers, and to Native Woods Nursery of Midland for growing and providing the daisies.

We Are The Villagers

2 months 4 weeks ago

Last opportunity to order your pots of 'Julianna Purple Daisies' and support the work of We Are The Villagers in your community. Pickup/delivery this weekend! Only a few pots left! Place your order now at: watvnew.com/event/spring-flowers-and-bbq-2020-at-native-woods-nursery/

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3 months 5 days ago

We Are The Villagers Newsletter - May 2020 - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-1996729

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3 months 1 week ago

The mother of a young Villager sent in this picture showing her daughter hard at work with her online schooling thanks to a new laptop provided by We Are The Villagers. As her mother writes: 'she can participate in her classroom now :)'. We are so happy to have been able to help out families and their kids during these challenging times - our supporters should be very proud of themselves. Together we are a strong community.

We Are The Villagers

3 months 1 week ago

Time to order your spring flowers and support We Are The Villagers! We hope you will consider supporting WATV this year by purchasing some pots of 'Julianna Burgundy Daisies'. With the current health pandemic, this year's sale will be a little different. We will either deliver the plants directly to your home (including the GTA) on May 15, 16, or 17 or you can pick them up curbside at Native Woods Nursery in Midland. Each pot contains 5 plants which can be either planted separately in your garden or remain in the colourful pots throughout the season. Order your plants…

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3 months 1 week ago

Computers are on their way to families in need! This past week, WATV has been busy shipping almost 75 laptop computers to local families who need them to ensure their children are able to continue their school online during these challenging times. Research shows that disadvantaged children suffer disproportionately in times like this - WATV is there to make sure these kids do not fall behind their schoolmates. Thank you to all of our supporters who help our community when it is needed!

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4 months 17 hours ago

Update from We Are The Villagers! - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-1980257

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4 months 1 week ago

We Are The Villagers Newsletter - April 2020 - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-1975050

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4 months 1 week ago

NEED FINANCIAL HELP FOR HOME SCHOOLING? We are The Villagers is here to help out! We can fund: - laptops for the kids to access online programming, courses, etc. Often, parents need to use the family laptop for working at home, and the kids are left out. - online tutors, course fees, etc. - books, materials - any other incidental costs Online schooling is going to be here for a long time - get setup today with funding help from WATV if needed. Let your friends and neighbours know about this community service. We will expedite the process. Apply here:…

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4 months 2 weeks ago

Tips for Home Schooling - as we enter a prolonged period of home schooling, WATV can provide some tips to parents for home schooling for their kids (courtesy of the Financial Times). Here is a short video with some good tips: next-media-api.ft.com/renditions/15846459909910/640x360.mp4 Need some financial help to provide home schooling (paying internet service provider fees, online courses and tutoring, books, etc)? We are here to help - apply for immediate funding today at: watvnew.com/contact-us/support-application/

We Are The Villagers

4 months 3 weeks ago

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT OUR KIDS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITIES! Dear Friends: We are all facing an unusual and challenging time. I wanted to touch base with everyone to let you know that We Are The Villagers remains fully committed to our kids, families, friends and communities during this challenge. Our organization is based entirely on community participation and support. We want to help out in any way we can, while maintaining the health and safety of everyone. As a doctor at Georgian Bay General Hospital, I am directly seeing the stressful impact this unusual environment is having on…

We Are The Villagers

4 months 3 weeks ago

An Important Message From Our President - mailchi.mp/wearethevillagers/79ttie1uje-1964138