For more than a decade, Summer has been an active member of the Beaches-East York community through charitable events, fundraising and community building activities. Summer loves connecting with community members and hearing what matters most to them.
100 Women Who Care Toronto East December 2023 meeting @ Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club. This is a group of women that meet quarterly to raise money for local charities.
Another 100 Women Who Care Toronto East Event-- the winning charity was TNG's settlement services.
100 Women Who Care Toronto East, December meeting.
Celebrating my successful pitch for the charity, Autism Dog Services.Lukey- our neighbourhood Autism Dog pictured with his handler, my friend Kristin. These special dogs are life altering for the families they live with, and for the whole community. Lukey has brought our community together to raise awareness about neuro-divergency, and to assist children integrate into their communities.
With a delegation from CIJA at the Antisemitism: Face it Fight It conference in Ottawa in October 2023.
Celebrating the local dogs for a Halloween/Birthday Party at Cassels Park.
Having a big laugh with the Rabbi's beautiful wife Devorah, at the Beaches Danforth Chabad, Dreidels and Drinks. As the saying goes-- "Windows shatter easily. Communities don't"
Heading to the starting line to race the local Dads on kids bikes at the Annual Street Party (I was not a close second). Neighbourhood gatherings abound in Beaches and East York and it makes our riding such a special place to live.
Proudly posing with a giant cheque, donated to East York Meals on Wheels by my team who ran the Constantine Yorkville Run 2023. EYMOW serves over 300 residents and delivers over 42,000 meals per year. This is a community service that truly improves lives.
Gearing up to the ride the Beaches Lion's Club Float in the Easter Parade.
Handing out medals to the kids who participated in the Toronto Nepalese Soccer Club Tournament 2023 @ Detonia Park. Team sports are so beneficial for self-esteem, fitness, team work and competition.
Wishing I could hand out a medal for the best hug @Detonia Park.
Getting ready to take the stage at Nathan Phillips Square to address my amazing friends from the Nepalese community. Nepal is a country with a multitude of cultures and languages and is characterized by mutual respect for others.
Gathering with friends, neighbours and dogs to celebrate the life of a dearly departed community member.
Honoured to be invited to speak with other distinguished guests at the Toronto Nepalese Soccer Tournament on July 13, 2024 in Scarborough.
Picking up our load of Toronto Star Xmas Boxes to be delivered to members of the community before the Holidays. Delivering these gifts throughout the East End is as meaningful to the people dropping them off, as it is for the children who receive them. Looking forward to doing it again this year!
Our load of Star Boxes!
My amazing team who raised money for the East York Meals on Wheels.
With Sachit Mehra, President of the Liberal Party.
With Leslie Church @ ACTION2024.
With inspiration Betsy McGregor, author of Women on the Ballot.
Getting ready for the 2023 Pride Parade.
With Federal Liberal Party Director for Ontario at a 2023 Fundraiser.
With the amazing MPP Andrew Hazell at her campaign launch party in 2023.
Talking about my favourite topic: HOUSING with the Minister of Housing, Sean Fraser at a Liberal event in Spadina-Fort York.