East York 1924-1997: Toronto's Garden of Eden, Paperback/Alan Redway

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Description The East York Foundation was originally created in April of 1965 by an Act ofthe Provincial Legislature. Prior to this, municipal administrators and politicianshad worked together to establish a not for profit body to assist in preserving andprotecting the cultural assets of East York. This initiative was spearheaded by Reeve True Davidson. The mission of the East York Foundation is; "To contribute to the historical, culturaland recreational enrichment of the people of East York, which encompasses thecommunities of East York and Leaside." The East York Foundation is dedicated tothe promotion of community institutions, associations and organizations. To helpdo this, the Foundation assists these groups in fundraising campaigns for bothcapital and non capital projects. As an Ontario Registered Charity, income taxreceipts can be issued by the East York Foundation to qualified donors. The East York Foundation is operated by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors. After more than 50 years, the East York Foundation continues to liaise and workco-operatively with local residents, businesses, institutions and organizations. Tofind out more about the East York Foundation, and to make donations to it, pleasecontact Gord Piercey. He can be reached at gordpiercey@hotmail. com or sendmail to 850 Coxwell Avenue, East York, Ontario M4C 5R1. The East York Foundation is proud to support the publishing of Alan Redway's East York 1924-1997: Toronto's Garden of Eden. This is yet another tangible exampleof how the East York Foundation meets its mandate and community responsibility, and continues to play a part in the history of East York....