https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:32:00 +0200 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0017 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ 144 https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/financial-services-students-raise-22000-for-food4kids/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/financial-services-students-raise-22000-for-food4kids/99239 Christine DiCarlo`s second year Financial Services students raised more than $22,000 for Hamilton-based charity Food4Kids.

Mohawk College’s Financial Services students have raised more than $22,000 for Food4kids, a local charity committed to making sure that children aged 5-14 don’t hungry the weekends when they can`t access in-school food programs.

``The money means so much to Food4Kids,`` says Lena Bassford, Executive Director of Food4Kids. ``It will give us an opportunity to expand services to include more children in the program, so they don`t have to worry about where their next meal will come from.``

Lena estimates that there are between 1,200 – 2,000 children who go hungry every weekend in Hamilton. The $22,000 is enough to feed up to 60 of those children, she adds. It will also be used to support Food4Kidz Summer Food program, which supports 400 children through the summer months.

Food4Kids accepts food and cash donations. The food is delivered to participating schools every Friday. The unmarked packages are quietly tucked into the students’ bags and knapsacks before they leave for the weekend. Each package contains enough healthy, nutritious food for an entire weekend.

This is the second year in a row that Christine’s Financial Services students have raised funds for Food4Kids. In previous years, the class focused its efforts on getting people to donate to Canadian Blood Services and raised funds for the Rotary Club. The annual challenge helps students hone their sales skills, which they will need to approach prospective clients if they want to succeed in the Financial Services sector. It’s also chance for the students to impress potential employers.

Topping this year’s list of students who raised the most funds was Financial Services student and MSA President Elect Luke Baylis who raised more than $5,400. Luke was followed by Justin Drinkwater who raised $3,690, Aaron Neal who raised $2,640, Carlee McQueen who raised $2,410, and Katy Davoli who raised $1,000.

This is the first time the second-year Financial Services students have raised funds for Food4Kids. In previous years, the class has focused its efforts on getting people to donate to Canadian Blood Services and last year raised funds for the Rotary Club. The annual challenge helps students hone their sales skills, which they will need to approach prospective clients if they want to succeed in the Financial Services sector. It’s also chance for the students to impress potential employers.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:45:11 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/financial-services-students-raise-more-than-21000-or-food4kids/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/financial-services-students-raise-more-than-21000-or-food4kids/99136 Christine CiCarlo's second-year Financial Services class raised more than $21,300 for Food4Kids.

Mohawk College's Financial Services students have raised more than $21,300 for Food4kids, a local charity committed to making sure that children aged 5-14 don't hungry the weekends.

The $21,000 will be enough to feed 50 children every week for one school year, says Food4Kids Executive Director Lena Bassford. So successful was the fundraiser, she adds, that Food4Kids is using the money to launch a weekend food program at another school in Hamilton and will name that program in Mohawk's honour. The official launch will happen later this year.

Food4Kids accepts food and cash donations. The food is delivered to participating schools every Friday. The unmarked packages are quietly tucked into the students' bags and knapsacks before they leave for the weekend. Each package contains enough healthy, nutritious food for an entire weekend.

"Without these donations these kids would have nothing. They would go hungry the entire weekend," says Lena.

For many parents the program not only helps feed their children but also helps ease the financial burden, she says. Many work two or more jobs to make ends meet. This program means they can spend a little more time at home with their kids.

This is the first time the second-year Financial Services students have raised funds for Food4Kids. In previous years, the class has focused its efforts on getting people to donate to Canadian Blood Services and last year raised funds for the Rotary Club. The annual challenge helps students hone their sales skills, which they will need to approach prospective clients if they want to succeed in the Financial Services sector. It's also chance for the students to impress potential employers.]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:10:54 -0400 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/dress-to-impress-event-march-4-at-mohawk-college-to-support-food4kids/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/dress-to-impress-event-march-4-at-mohawk-college-to-support-food4kids/99112
The event is hosted by Linda Edmonds, a certified image consultant with LE Style and organized by second year students in Mohawk's Financial Services program in the McKeil School of Business. As part of their coursework, the students are raising money for Food4Kids. For more information on the March 4 Dress to Impress fundraiser, contact student Victoria Robertson at victoriarobertson5@gmail.com.

Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 5 – 14 years in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara who have limited or no access to food each weekend. Packages of healthy food are prepared by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend. Each food package contains kid friendly, non-perishable and easy to prepare meals with maximum nutrient value.

Linda Edmonds has over 25 years of experience as a hair, make-up, and wardrobe stylist. As an image consultant Linda offers her clients a wide array of services that start with redesigning hair and make up to advising on how to redefine personal style. Her passion lies in helping men and women, stay-at-home parents to business professionals, present their best look.

Students in the second year of Mohawk's Financial Services program apply what they've learned in class to support a local community organization. In previous years, the students have organized donation drives for Canadian Blood Services and raised money for the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM.]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:25:20 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000