Fundraising Archive
Runners for Farmers
The weekend edition of the National Financial Post noted some wonderful support for USC’s Run for Biodiversity in the National Capital Marathon on May 30th. Ottawa Investment counsel firm Doherty and Associates Ltd has generously offered $100 for each of the first 20 USC runners who have signed up; a $2,000 pledge! Read the full story here, and consider supporting farmers in the global South with a pledge to these hardy “soles” for the big run.
A Dirt-y Story for Earth Day
Dirt deserves more respect. Why? As the earth’s skin, it’s a crucial support system for all life on our planet. But our soils are at risk. Almost 20% of the world’s surface lands have been degraded by erosion and mismanagement. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of know-how in the world about how to protect and preserve our soil resources. Find out how you can help.
Rice Day 2009
Do something constructive this fall – eat rice! On November 18th, join students and teachers across Canada and the world for Rice Day 2009.
SoS 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert
Canadian songsmith James Keelaghan, a steadfast supporter of USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival (SoS) program, is teaming up with fellow folk musicians for a historic concert to benefit farming communities in Africa and Asia. Celebrate 20 years of SoS with James, Peggy Seeger, Rob & Steve Richie (of Tanglefoot), Vance Gilbert, and Sheena Grobb. Read more…
A Project with Legs
It was a record breaking weekend for the 13 runners who managed to “Go the Distance” for USC Canada. Preliminary results for this year’s Going the Distance project indicate that runners raised over $2,700 for USC’s Seeds of Survival program, with close to $900 in pledges still to be processed. Our sincere thanks to all USC supporters! Read More…