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CNIB Foundation expands virtual program offerings across Canada
In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation has expanded its free virtual program offerings (e.g. career support, tech training, book clubs, youth groups) and resources for Canadians impacted by blindness. We’re committed to combating the negative ramifications that isolation can have on Canadians with sight loss and ensuring our community is supported during this unprecedented time. If you're able, please give today: cnib.ca/donate. Thank you for your support.
Your support is urgently needed
COVID-19 has intensified the isolation that many Canadians with sight loss regularly face, with potentially devastating consequences. We've developed 150 programs to keep people with sight loss connected during COVID-19. But the pandemic has had a huge impact on our ability to fund programs for those who need us.
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The CNIB Foundation’s Angela Bonfanti Chats with Joan Kelley Walker
Angela Bonfanti, the CNIB Foundation’s Senior Vice President of Foundation Programs, recently chatted with Joan Kelley Walker about how the Foundation is adapting its summer programming and fundraising initiatives in a time of COVID. Watch their chat and learn more!
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Acoustic Music Jam Session
Bring your favourite acoustic musical instrument to the party! Dial-in, play and sing along. All abilities and talents are welcome. This group runs via Zoom web conference from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call in information will be given upon registration.
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Campfire Stories
Stories bring everyone together, even when we’re apart. We’ve all got tales to tell. Here are some storytelling tips for the virtual campfire. We can’t wait to hear them at the real thing.
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CNIB Foundation expands virtual program offerings across Canada
In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation has expanded its virtual program offerings across Canada.
Whether it's career support, tech training, youth groups or book clubs, we're combating social isolation and transforming our communities into beacons of accessibility and inclusion, where everyone can live, work and play without barriers. Funded by charitable donations and enabled by the selfless contributions of volunteers, our innovative programs and powerful advocacy are driving change in communities from coast to coast to coast.
Have you seen us in your neighbourhood?
Yes, we are fundraising!
The CNIB Foundation has partnered with fundraising organizations Globalfaces Direct, Up Fundraising and Public Outreach to fundraise safely for monthly donations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and British Columbia.
To learn more, including why we’re fundraising and what precautions are being taken in line with provincial regulations, please visit our Donor Info page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Maintenance Assistant
Do you enjoy using your hard work and skills to improve the world around you? Make a difference in the lives of people with vision loss by keeping their environment tidy and maintained. As an energetic maintenance assistant, who is good at troubleshooting and fixing things, you will fit right in with our dynamic team of professionals.
Driver Guide
Provide community-based support; drive clients, staff and/or volunteers who are blind or partially sighted and are travelling on CNIB business.