Awarded on: 2005-11-16
Gloria Goodwin, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Gloria Goodwin's volunteer involvement dates back to the 1950s when she joined the Yarmouth YMCA. In leadership roles and as a fundraiser she has been a trusted link between the organization and the community. Mrs. Goodwin's commitment to literacy organizations such as the Yarmouth Literacy Council has enabled many adult residents to enhance their reading skills. A quiet and determined leader, she has chaired numerous committees and introduced constructive ideas that have benefited Juniper House, a shelter for abused women and their children, and that have helped to ensure the continuous growth of other community organizations.