charity

Jane Willsie argues that untrained Western youth ‘volunteering’ in the ‘Third World’ is ineffective and hardly altruistic.
  • 7 years 8 months ago

The “Third World” isn’t your photo op

It’s a common sight on anyone’s Facebook news feed: photos of an acquaintance that travelled to the Global South and took numerous “selfies” with local children.Continue...

Braeden Corbeth (second from left) spearheaded the Puck Cancer for Carley game, sharing mutual friends with Carley Allison.
  • 7 years 11 months ago

A contest for Carley

When men’s hockey hosts the Guelph Gryphons on Oct. 24, the hope is Carley Allison will be there to sing “O Canada”.Continue...

The Gaels have worn pink apparel during October to support breast cancer awareness for nearly a decade.
  • 7 years 12 months ago

Golden Gaels go pink

For one month a year, another colour joins the Queen’s trifecta of red, blue and gold.Continue...

The cross country and track teams have raised donations for Martha’s Table and are looking to take on more initiatives, including this weekend’s CIBC Run for the Cure.
  • 8 years 4 days ago

All for a cause

If there’s a group of carolers on your doorstep this year, it might just be the cross country team.Continue...

Volunteers stand outside of Stauffer Library to raise awareness about homeless youth.
  • 8 years 6 months ago

Storm subdues campaign

Queen’s students participating in the national Five Days for the Homeless campaign faced snowy winter weather and unseasonably low temperatures this week.Continue...

Over $31 million has been raised by The One Fund Boston to go towards helping the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and their families.
  • 9 years 4 months ago

The power of staying positive

It was a stolen wallet that reminded me of human kindness.Continue...

Started in 2006, TOMS can be found at many retail locations including Heel Boy, Aritzia and Urban Outfitters. As of 2010, they have sold over one million pairs of shoes.
  • 10 years 1 month ago

The daunting donation dilemma

Founded in 2006, TOMS’ One for One Movement seeks to match every shoe purchased by donating one to a child in need. As noble as it might be, TOMS’ intentions often come under question.Continue...

Commerce Society President Kelsey Paterson (left) and Commerce Society Outreach Co-Commissioners Warren Duncan (centre) and Rachel Williams hope the event will raise $10,000.
  • 10 years 11 months ago

Campaign for awareness

Proceeds from Queen's Wears Green will go towards the Jack Project and the Canadian Mental Health Association.Continue...
  • 1 week 5 days ago

CESA hosts annual charity pancake breakfast

Queen’s Concurrent Education Student Association (CESA) hosted a charity pancake breakfast on Sept. 18 to raise funds for Women for Women, a non-for-profit organization supporting women in Afghanistan.Continue...
  • 11 months 4 days ago

AMS hosts Charity Month

This November, the AMS is holding Charity Month—a series of fundraising events to benefit a Kingston organization.Continue...

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