Guelph GoGo Grandmothers (4Gs)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MHG0013 | Last Modified: 24 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | 4Gs ; Guelph Go Go Grandmothers |
| 4ggggs@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.gggg.ca |
| Primary Contact | Rosemary Kennedy, Communications and Publicity Coordinator |
| Alternate Contact | Carol Barnhardt, Regional Liaison Officer |
| Description (Site) | Virtual meetings on ZOOM platform |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - activities currently online |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Group of Grandmothers and Grandothers in the Guelph area supporting African Grandmothers through the work of The Stephen Lewis Foundation in 15 African countries. |
| Description (Service) | Promotes awareness and raises funds through different activities, sponsorships and donations, in support of African grandmothers caring for their AIDS/HIV orphaned grandchildren * all proceeds donated to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of The Stephen Lewis Foundation * advocates to better understand and sustain the work to combat AIDS in Africa * over 250 Canadian Chapters of the Campaign within Stephen Lewis Foundation * Griots storytellers visit Guelph / Wellington primary schools with permission of the school boards to tell traditional stories, promote awareness and answer questions about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign * 4Gs Cookbook, Loving Hands: Recipes and Reflections **Term 'griots' is the common word for grandmother in many African countries **Term 'gogo' is the Zulu word for grandmother; it is used to show solidarity with the African grandmothers **Guelph chapter has raised $450,000 since 2006 |
| Hours | See website for virtual meeting times |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Women who support the vision of The Stephen Lewis Foundation, are interested in community service, and may or may not be "grandmothers" but are "grandothers" |
| Application | E-mail or visit website for information, events and fundraising initiatives * for further information, see The Stephen Lewis Foundation and Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $20 annually (in Sep of each activity year) |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2006 (Guelph) |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Fundraising and Resource Development Support ~ Orphans ; International Relief ~ AIDS/HIV ; Issue Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV |
