Our Voices, Our History - International Women’s Day 2023

About Villa CharitiesA registered charity, Villa Charities enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, the organization has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Charities Foundation; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo); and Leonardo Da Vinci Academy.  Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, which recognizes the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace.For more information visitvillacharities.com.

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An evening of stories about the challenges and successes of Italian-Canadian women.

Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre

Villa Charities in partnership with Vibrant Women’s Voices presents<h2>International Women’s Day 2023 - Our Voices, Our History</h2><h3>An evening of stories about the challenges and successes of Italian-Canadian women</h3>Villa Charities in partnership with Vibrant Women’s Voices celebrates 2023 International Women’s Day with a presentation that reflects on the stories of a group of Italian-Canadian women. From professional figures to volunteers, community leaders to authors, these women share their perseverance, stamina, courage and determination in a world where their presence has not been valued, or their efforts and contributions recognized. Join us for an exemplary journey for future generations.Presenters and speakers include Marisa Agostini, Lina Colosino Aykler, Emily Ferrari, Caterina Gliosca, Isabel Mazzotta and Grace Pluchino, followed by a Q &amp; A.Wednesday, March 8 7:00 – 8:00pmA ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ EVENT (Donations welcome at the door)For more information visit villacharities.com/culture, email cultural@villacharities.com or call 416-789-7011

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