We publish a monthly newsletter for our volunteers, because we firmly believe that keeping you informed often helps to strengthen our community.
What our newsletters contain
Upcoming events | Past events | Latest information and news | Photos
2024
- Get to Know a Volunteer: Michael, Meet Our Spotlight Award Winners, and More – January Care Mail
2023
- Happy Holidays, Meet Barb: A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Impact – December Care Mail
- Giving Tuesday, Let’s Unite for our Emergency Winter Meals Appeal
- Stepping into Safety: Falls Prevention Month
- Dave’s Impactful Volunteer Experience, Remembrance Day, and More – November Care Mail
- Staying Strong Together: We’re Here to Support You
- Get to Know a Volunteer: Zain, Read Our Annual Report, and More – October Care Mail
- Bereavement Counselling With Volunteer Helps Man Share His Passion for Poetry, and More – September Care Mail
- Adult Day Program: Focusing on Quality of Life, Volunteers Needed, and More – August Care Mail
- Get to Know a Volunteer Student: Ivan, Survey Results for Volunteer CareMail, and More – July Care Mail
- Overcoming Challenges with the Help of a Social Worker, Volunteer Gardeners Needed – June Care Mail
- Get to know a volunteer: Marwa, Mental Health Week, Gardeners Needed – May Care Mail
- Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2023
- Happy Passover and Easter, Get to know a volunteer: Corinne, National Volunteer Week – April Care Mail
- Get to know a volunteer: Ulises, March for Meals, The Latest News – March Care Mail
- Get to know a volunteer: Rachel, March for Meals, and Alzheimer’s Awareness – February Care Mail
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Bell Let’s Talk Day 2023
- Get to know a volunteer: Rick and Alzheimer’s Month – January Care Mail
2022
- A New Adult Day Program to Support More Clients and Caregivers – December Care Mail
- Falls Prevention Month
- Holocaust Education Week
- NYCARES Helps Ease Pressure on Hospital System by Providing Care at Home – November Care Mail
- Volunteers Needed For Special Produce Box Deliveries
- Get to Know a Volunteer: C – October Care Mail
- We’re Hiring – Join Our Team
- Short-Term Volunteers Needed: UJA Genesis Community Marketplace
- Thank You to Our Summer Students! – September Care Mail
- URGENT: Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
- Maria V: Champions of Care Winner – August Care Mail
- We’re Hiring: Meals on Wheels Coordinator
- Staying Active, Connected, and Safe: June Seniors Month Highlight – July Care Mail
- URGENT: Volunteers Needed at the ADP For a Short-Term Assignment
- Volunteers Needed for The Community Marketplace
- Clients’ Stories Showcased in Special Exhibit at Centennial Library – June Care Mail
- Support for Ukrainian Newcomers
- Growing a Link Between Generations – May Care Mail
- Thank You Circle of Care Volunteers!
- Celebrating Award-Winning Circle of Care Volunteers!
- March For Meals Highlight – April Care Mail
- Spotlight Award Winner: Gina M – March Care Mail
- Produce Box Volunteers Needed
- Protect Yourself From Winter Hazards – February Care Mail
- Black History Month 2022: February and Forever
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Bell Let’s Talk
- In Person Volunteer Programs On Hold – January Care Mail
2021
- Program Changes Due to the Omicron Variant
- An Update on the Omicron Variant
- Why I Volunteer – December Care Mail
- A Message from Carey on Vaccination
- Volunteers Making a Difference – November Care Mail
- Holocaust Education Week 2021
- Circle of Care Receives Bronze Level Certification – October Care Mail
- Remembering Lea Hochman, Holocaust Survivor – September Care Mail
- Circle of Care’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Save the Date – Trauma-Informed Approach – August Care Mail
- Digital Outreach Connecting Isolated Seniors – July Care Mail
- Practicing Self-Care – June Care Mail
- Highlighting Hospice & Palliative Care Week – May Care Mail
- A Message from Lisa: Happy National Volunteer Week – NVW #4
- Student volunteers learn about building compassionate communities – NVW #3
- The importance of practicing resiliency – NVW #2
- Wishing you a happy National Volunteer Week – NVW #1
- Bringing seniors online to reduce social isolation – April Care Mail
- Info for MOW & Hospice Volunteers Re Vaccination – March
- Creating a Legacy Contact on Facebook – March Care Mail
- Vaccine Answers with Dr Jennie Johnstone – February Care Mail
- Volunteering & Ontario’s New Emergency Measures – January Care Mail
2020
- Wishing you a happy holiday season – December 2020
- Volunteer Event Recap – December Care Mail
- Falls Prevention Month – November Care Mail
- Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event – October Care Mail
- Advanced Bereavement Training Workshops – September Care Mail
- Living with Face Masks: How to Stow Them, Reusables, & More – August Care Mail
- Extra Nutrition for Meals on Wheels Clients – July Care Mail
- New Volunteer Programs in Response to COVID-19 – June Care Mail
- iPad Donation from iLobby Helps us Keep Seniors Connected – May Care Mail
- Volunteering Amid the Pandemic – April National Volunteer Week
- Self-Care and Mental Health During COVID-19 – April National Volunteer Week
- A Message from Carey – Celebrating National Volunteer Week – April National Volunteer Week
- Wishing Everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday – April Care Mail
- PPE Supplies Needed – Can You Help? – April Update
- Update for our Volunteers on COVID-19 – March Update
- COVID-19 Updates for Circle of Care Volunteers – March Update
- Urgent update on COVID-19 – March Update
- Announcing our Volunteer Recognition Night Guest Speaker – March Care Mail (Event Cancelled)
- Triple G Friendly Visiting Program – February Care Mail
- Update on Novel Coronavirus – January Update
- Circle of Care Annual Meeting Showcases 2018-19 Achievements – January Care Mail
2019
- Wishing You a Happy and Safe Holiday Season – December
- Circle of Care Volunteers Receive Ontario Service Awards – November
- Best Wishes to our Volunteers for Rosh Hashanah and Thanksgiving – October
- Volunteer Satisfaction Survey Reminder – September
- Circle of Care Volunteers are Lifting our Community – August
- Volunteer Update on Baycrest in the News – July
- Do You Know How to Spot the Risks – July
- A Winning Connection through Volunteer Hospice Program – June
- KMOW Volunteers Help with Holiday Deliveries – May
- Volunteer Commitment Celebrated at Annual Volunteer Event – April
- Get to Know our Volunteer Resources Team – April
- Reminder – Volunteer Appreciation Night – April
- Thank You for Helping Us Change Lives – April
- Thank You for Helping Us Lift our Community – April
- Preview – Volunteer Appreciation Night – March
- The Importance of Sleep – February
- Circle of Care Awarded Exemplary Standing – January
2018
- Volunteers Build Resilient Communities – December
- Circle of Care Volunteers Helping to Innovate – November
- Infection Control Week – October
- Accreditation Process Update – October
- Preparing Ahead – September
- Clean Hands Keep Our Clients Safe – August
- Food Safety Alert – July
- Get Ready for Accreditation – July
- Safety Alert – June
- Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June
- Volunteer Appreciation Night – June
- It’s National Hospice Palliative Care Week – May
- A Special Thank You – April
- Celebrating the Impact of Our Volunteers – April
- Volunteer-Written Words of Inspiration – April
- Circle of Care Volunteers are Changing Lives – April
- Thank you for Volunteer with Circle of Care – April
- Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday – March
- Caring for the Caregivers – January/February