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Ethiopian-Canadian
Day Celebration
Volunteerism - Corner Stone of Community Empowerment
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Festivity of the Ethiopian Day in Toronto
On September 12 , 2009, the Ethiopian community in Toronto has marked the 11th annual Ethiopian Day celebration. For third
year in a row, thousands of Ethiopians gathered at Christie Pits Park located at the heart of the city extending partially over the Bloor/Danforth subway line.
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About
the Association
The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto
Area and Surrounding Regions has been providing Community and
Social service programs to people of Ethiopian origin and others
since 1980. After its incorporation as a Not-for-Profit and Charitable
Organization in 1981, it has greatly expanded its programs and
services, diversified its workforces, and enhanced its outreach
activities.
At present, it is estimated that the Association
represents 60,000 to 70,000 people of Ethiopian origin in the
Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions.
The Association is governed by thirteen elected
Board members, and the day-to-day administration and functions
of the Association’s services and programs are monitored
by the Executive Director.
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