TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Raising The Roof's annual National Toque Tuesday is on February 5. The goal: to raise funds and awareness in support of Canada's estimated 200,000-300,000 homeless adults, youth and children.
| WHAT: | National Toque Tuesday. Across Canada, thousands of volunteers will take to the streets, shopping malls and local transit hubs to sell $10 toques to commuters. 80% of net proceeds will support local community agency programs. The remainder will go towards Raising the Roof's work on long-term solutions to homelessness across Canada. | ||
| This year, toque purchasers in many communities will be treated to breakfast! Whether on-the-spot pancakes and sausages or a gift coupon for coffee and oatmeal at a local restaurant, it's another way to say "thanks" for the public's support. | |||
| WHO: | Thousands of volunteers from community agencies, universities and high schools, faith communities, large and small businesses. | ||
| WHEN: | Toque Tuesday, February 5. Times vary by community but generally include morning and afternoon commuter rush hours. | ||
| WHERE: | Mostly high-traffic areas - streets, shopping malls and local transit hubs. More info will be posted at www.raisingtheroof.org within next few days. Toques may also be purchased on line at www.raisingtheroof.org. |
SOURCE: Raising the Roof
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact one of the following:
Susanna Smith, Smith Communications 416-888-2074
Arundel Gibson, Director National Campaigns 416-888-2267
Carolann Barr, Executive Director, Raising the Roof, 416-523-6605
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