Because Dignity is Beautiful
On January 25th, Splash 2009 event is in Toronto. This event promises to be exciting experience for those in the beauty world.
Beauty Night Society brochures and volunteer information will be available at the event. Beauty Night is looking for volunteers in the Beauty industry for upcoming events in Toronto.
Resumes can be sent to toronto@beautynight.org
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Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Today is the first Monday back at Life Skills for the Makeover Program! I want to thank everyone who supported Beauty Night last year and hope that you continue to be involved this year! Our schedule is up under the volunteer 2009 schedule.
So far our schedule is similar to last year. Most of our programming is at Portland Hotel Society’s Life Skill Centre at 412 E Cordova. 6-9pm.
Makeover Nights Monday Nights from 6-9pm.
Stretch and Women’s Writing Group Tuesday Nights from 6-9pm.
Wednesday (first Wed of the month except July 1st) Health Contact Centre 166 E Hastings 6-9pm
Wednesday, Cheque issue – board meetings, location tba
Thursday,Chair Fit and Women’s Writing Group 6-9pm
On Monday, February 9th, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thanks to the overwhelming response to our Annual Xmas Stocking Drive, we have managed to stuff 8 boxes of gift bags for our 2nd annual Valentine’s Day celebration. Last year, a certain gentleman dolled up in his tux and presented each lady with a box of chocolates and a rose. I am hoping we will be able to do the same thing this year. Our planning meeting for this event will be this Sunday at noon. Location TBA – please call me if you are interested in getting involved.
Starting in February 2009, Katie Benjamin and Tyla Flexman will be starting the Womyn’s Gym project. This program sponsored through Telus will be facilitated by Katie and Tyla. They will be coordinating kinesiologist students with Beauty Night clients. They will work on setting and achieving fitness goals on a one on one basis. Katie has volunteered for Beauty Night for years. Both Katie and Tyla have volunteered for the fitness program since September 2008 and we are excited to add personal training to the group fitness component.
Other developments are through the literacy program. We are just confirming upcoming workshops in blogging, journaling and card making. We are still taking applications for 3rd party fundraisers.
If you are interested in throwing one, please contact carolinem@beautynight.org or rebeccakerbel@hotmail.com. Previous 3rd party fundraisers have included hair cut a thons, fashion shows, auctions, and many more.
Beauty Night Toronto.
Toronto’s executive director Ann Roche has given her resignation. Ann has been a tremendous asset for Beauty Night. Toronto Beauty Night will not be the same without. She has been the life and soul of Toronto hosting two Beauty Nights a month. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Beauty Night in Toronto. Please email toronto@beautynight.org with a cover letter and your resume if you are interested in getting involved. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Sincerely, Caroline
Beauty Night Turns 8!
Date: Monday, December 15th, 6 -9pm
Location: Life Skills Centre at 412 East Cordova.
“She’s growing up,” says Beauty Night Founder, Caroline MacGillivray.
On December 15th Beauty Night celebrates its 8th birthday. “It is
amazing how far we have come,” says MacGillivray.
In 8 years, the award-winning non-profit program has provided 10,000
makeovers to marginalized women and youth in Vancouver, Victoria, and
Toronto. Beauty Night’s Monday makeover night on December 15th will
include some North Pole notables-Mrs. Claus and her elves handing out
Christmas stockings designed by Nancy Black. “This is the sixth year of
our annual stocking drive,” says MacGillivray. “Every year we make 500
stockings and hand most of them out on Xmas eve as well as during the
events leading up to it.”
Typically, Beauty Night’s Monday makeover night at the Life Skills
Centre unites an impressive roster of Lower Mainland volunteers.
Hairdressers, makeup artists, estheticians, massage therapists, plus
many more volunteers join forces to offer services for the women. On
December 15th, the “tea” ladies from Teldon Publishing will also be on
hand offering hot tea and healthy snacks to Beauty Night clients. Lush
Cosmetics will be offering mini facials.
The community has kicked in to help. Spearheaded by Beauty Night’s
Stocking Coordinator, Blair Lockhart and Product Coordinator, Revel
Kunz, many more volunteers throughout the community have helped make
this event a reality. Students at York House School, the Rangers (youth
girls group), Sharon Hong and many more helped sew the stockings.
Canada Trust, Carrie Wheeler Talent Management, and Blanche McDonald
have been collecting donations of skin care, makeup, nail, dental, body,
and hair care products to fill the stockings with. Other donations
include gloves and toques.
Beauty Night is excited to include Knit Fit as part of the festivities.
Founded five years ago by Laura Mah at the tender age of 11, Knit Fit
has been teaching youth to knit and Beauty Night Clients reap the
benefit. On December 15th, 16 year old Mah and her cohorts will be
handing out hand knit scarves to the Beauty Night Clients.
Beauty Night Birthday party will also be making spirits bright for both
volunteers and their makeover subjects with Christmas movies and other
Xmas goodies.
For more information about donating product, snacks or money, please
contact Caroline MacGillivray at 778-885-4526. Media welcome. Beauty
Night’s 6th annual stocking drive will be collecting new hair, nail,
skincare, dental care, gloves and socks before December 14th.
Time Out
Trinity Spadina Early Years Centre
Planned Parenthood
486 Shaw St
Near College & Ossington
5:30pm set up: 6:00pm to 9:00pm approx.
Female volunteers only
Approx. 15 to 20 clients
Requests for: Hair, makeup, esthetics and massage. Healthy snacks
Please email Annr@beautynight.org for more details.
