Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Launches First Holiday Gift Guide

Posted On Wednesday December 01, 2021

Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Launches First Holiday Gift Guide

 

December 1, 2021

For immediate release

 

The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) is proud to launch their first-ever Ignite Hope Holiday Gift Guide. The guide supports IDLF’s mandate to provide assistance to students and families in the Durham District School Board community experiencing poverty.  

To meet the growing need, the IDLF has developed a holiday gift guide with a variety of gift giving options, including:

  • Warm winter clothing 
  • One week of healthy lunches
  • A post-secondary application package, and more!

The guide also offers the option to make a monetary donation of your choosing, because every gift makes a difference. 

Give the gift of hope this holiday season by making a charitable donation through our Ignite Hope Holiday Gift Guide. Please visit https://bit.ly/IgniteHopeHolidayGiftGuide to make your donation. With your support, we can ensure that every student has what they need to succeed.

 

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 “The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is working hard to reduce inequities and financial hardship for students and their families to support the success of all DDSB students, but we need your help. By giving a gift of hope this holiday season, we can create a brighter future for all children and youth in the DDSB.” Neil Joshi, Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Chair

The well-being of students and staff is always top of mind, and especially during the holidays. Every student deserves to go to school with warm winter clothes, a full lunch, and the support needed to expand their learning. The reality is that some families do not have the means to start each school day with these essentials. The Ignite Hope Holiday Gift Guide presents the opportunity for our Durham Region community to come together in support of our neighbours in need, and ignite hope this holiday season.” Mohamed Karatella, Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Vice-Chair

 

“Creating equitable opportunities for all students is a core priority at the Durham District School Board. Thanks to the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation, we are able to better engage with students and their families so that they have better access to the resources that support success both inside and outside the classroom.” Norah Marsh, DDSB Director of Education & Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Director

 

“On behalf of the Durham District School Board of Trustees, we are delighted to see the work that the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is doing to support students in the DDSB. No gift is too small, and we encourage anyone who can, to consider donating through the Ignite Hope Holiday Gift Guide. Let’s make the holidays brighter for our students and families in need.” Carolyn Morton, DDSB Chair & Ignite Durham Learning Foundation Director 

 

The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is a charitable organization operating within the Durham District School Board. We exist to support students experiencing poverty, which can have a deep and lasting effect on a child’s physical, mental, emotional and academic development. We believe every student should have nutritious food at lunch and snacks, be dressed for the weather, and can find success in post-secondary education. More information can be found on the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation website www.IDLF.ca. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @IgniteDurhamLF and Instagram @ignitedurhamlf. Charitable Registration #: 74081 7919 RR0001.

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Stacey Lepine-Fisher
Executive Director, Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
905-666-6000
Stacey.lepinefisher@ddsb.ca