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Welcome to the Blankets for T.O blog, where we post updates on our recent and upcoming events as well as original articles educating the public about homelessness.

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Parkdale Community Health Centre Donation Recap

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August 12th, 2024: Update by Blankets for T.O.

Last month we donated 135 items to Parkdale Community Health Centre!

Toronto Family Residence Donation Recap

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April 5th, 2024: Update by Blankets for T.O.

This past month we donated 100 care packages to the Toronto Family Residence!

Instagram post of our announcement of the 2024 Tote Bag Competition GoFundMe by Blankets for T.O.

Now launching our Tote Bag Competition GoFundMe!

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March 24th, 2024: Update by Blankets for T.O.

Join our Tote Bag Competition & help Toronto's homeless. Donate to our GoFundMe for care packages to make a difference today!

Roses for Toronto Event Recap

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March 1st, 2024: Update by Blankets for T.O.

We successfully held our 2024 Roses for Toronto Event, collected donations, and spread awareness about BTO!

Care packages included toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, socks, gloves, hats, neck warmers, and blankets.

BTO x The Princeton Review Card & Care Package Event Recap

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November 18th, 2023: Update by Blankets for T.O.

In our BTO x The Princeton Review Card & Care Package Event, we assembled and donated 75 care packages!

Promotional social media post about the Blankets for T.O. 2023 Tote Bag Competition

Tote Bag Competition Recap

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March 28th, 2023: Update by Blankets for T.O.

We concluded the 2023 Tote Bag Competition with our biggest event of the year, including a guest speaker and announcements of winners!

Boxes of care packages assembled by Blankets for T.O. using money raised by the Winter Dares fundraiser, containing items such as hygiene products and clothing.

Donating the Winter Dares care packages

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March 5th, 2023: Update by William Huang

Using the funds from our Winter Dares fundraiser, we assembled and donated care packages to local shelters!

Image of person making donation to individual, in spirit of BTO's January Blanket Drive.

The Tote Bag Competition is back this year!

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January 18th, 2023: Update by Blankets for T.O.

The Tote Bag Competition is back in 2023! Learn about what this event is and how to participate as an individual, group or organization.

A poster for Winter Dares 2022, encouraging viewers to donate to the initiative.

December "Winter Dares" Fundraiser

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December 7th, 2022: Update by Blankets for T.O.

This December, Blankets for T.O. is organizing another fundraiser for the donation of items to homeless shelters, but with a fun twist!

Three pumpkins carved during the 2022 BTO Pumpkin Carving Night

Carving pumpkins for a Halloween fundraiser

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November 12th, 2022: Update by Blankets for T.O.

As a Halloween-themed fundraiser, Blankets for T.O. hosted a pumpkin carving event for students at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

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