Visit to Share the Warmth Fondation
The Governor General met with clients, youth, employees, volunteers and members of the board of Share the Warmth.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-005
Christian was among the clients met by the Governor General.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-011
Created in 1990, the foundation offers a variety of programs for youth and families living in poverty, including a food bank.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-016
The foundation also offers school supplies for students, and a youth group. Kids that were at the foundation at the time of the Governor General's visit offered her a teddy bear and a card.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-025
Kids showed Her Excellency what they could do with colourful material.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-033
Students participating in the youth volunteer program also had the chance to talk with the Governor General.
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0077-038