Brands for Canada and its recent work for Syrian families

Helen is currently serving as the Executive Director at Brands for Canada (BFC) Ontario, she has more than 22 years experience in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining BFC she was director of development at a large multi-service agency serving high-risk teenagers, Helen holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s of Education. 

Helen will talk about the work that BFC is doing with the Syrian Refugees. BFC acquires new clothing and other basic-needs items and distributes these items to social service agencies for the purpose of alleviating poverty and fostering human dignity. Consequently, BFC raises awareness of poverty as a social issue.