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What is Building Heart?

Building Heart is your annual chance to:
  • Hear directly from Heart to Heart campers, alumni and families about the impact you've had on their lives and communities
  • Learn what's been accomplished in the past year thanks to your support
  • Find out what we plan to achieve in the year ahead with your help and partnership​

This Year's Event: An Intercultural Iftar in support and celebration of Heart to Heart!

This year, Building Heart falls during a special time, during the holy month of Ramadan and just before Passover and Easter. 

What is an Iftar?
Iftar is the evening meal at which Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan. Ramadan is a month-long time during which Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset. It is a time of deeper spirituality focusing on the values of equality, compassion, humility, and generosity. The month is a time of togetherness in which families and friends often gather for Iftar and to spend time together. Ramadan is also a time of charitable giving.

Why are we celebrating Building Heart in this way?
Each year Heart to Heart alumni and their families gather for an intercultural Iftar meal. We believe that sharing and getting to know one another's cultures and identities is the necessary foundation for building solidarity across lines of difference. We just couldn't resist the auspicious timing of Ramadan, Passover, and Easter this year and are excited to bring a truly Heart to Heart experience to Building Heart for all of us to enjoy.  Whether you join us in person or online, it will be an inspiring evening.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

This year we're offering a hybrid experience with options to join in  person in Toronto or online.
Buy your tickets using one of the buttons below!
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The Details

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In person event
The in person event will be held at Speducci  Mercatto  in Toronto.  A delicious Italian meal will be served after breaking the fast at 7:43pm.*

Address
46 Milford Ave 
Near Keele St. and Lawrence Ave. W.


Schedule
6:45pm - Doors Open
7:15pm - Program Begins
7:43pm - Dinner is Served**
9:30pm - Sad Goodbyes

Tickets
General -  $175
Under 30 - $100

Sponsor A Ticket
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Would you like to make an additional donation to subsidize a ticket to help more young supporters attend Building Heart? Simply add this ticket when you purchase your own. You will receive a full tax receipt for this contribution.​

COVID-19 
Community health and safety is our collective responsibility. If you are feeling unwell on March 29th we request that you join us online instead. We will be happy to provide you with a charitable receipt for the full cost of your ticket. If this is the case, please let us know so we can open a spot on our waiting list.

*Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will be available when doors open for those attendees who are not fasting.
**A space will be available for those who wish to pray following the meal.
Online event
We've been holding Building Heart as an online event for the past three years and are committed to ensuring that our supporters across Canada and beyond can continue to join this meaningful event. The online event will include all aspects of the in-person event with the exception of food and will run from 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, EST. The link to tune in will be shared with you on March 29th.

Tickets
Household - $195
​Single - $115

PWYC
We are committed to reducing access barriers to Building Heart. This year we are offering Pay-What-You-Can tickets to the online event with a suggested contribution of $50.
Program book
Our program book will be available in both print and virtual editions  and shared  with our community of over 2000 people. Purchase a spot to share words of congratulations, encouragement and greetings, or advertise your business or organization. 

Full Page - $1000
Half Page - $500
Quarter Page - $250
​Business Card - $150

​See here for full specifications and guidelines 
Silent Auction
Join us on Mobilbid for your chance to bid on an amazing selection of items. Get your dream product or experience and support Heart to Heart at the same time - what's not to love? 

If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction, contact us at [email protected]​
HEART TO HEART CARES PACKAGES
The Heart to Heart Cares Package* comes with your ticket and includes a collection of Middle Eastern treats for you to enjoy. 

*Packages will be delivered by our team of volunteers prior to the event (online guests) or distributed at the event (in-person guests). Unfortunately, we are unable to provide packages to guests joining online from outside Toronto.​

Other Ways to Support

If you are unable to join us on March 29th, there are still ways to  support Heart to Heart. Please consider making a donation, purchasing space in our Program Book, or becoming an Event Sponsor.

Sponsorship

Want to make a larger impact? Become an Event Sponsor at a level that's right for you.
​Click HERE to download our full Sponsorship package.
Presenting Sponsorship
​Presenting - $25,000
You will have the opportunity to support four youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Name or logo attached to Building Heart 2023
  • Speaking opportunity during the event
  • Virtual private meeting with the Heart to Heart staff and participants
  • Dedicated recognition during event 
  • Dedicated recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Full page with premium placement in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 6 event tickets 
Gold Sponsorship
Gold - $12,000
You will have the opportunity to support two youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Virtual private meeting with the Heart to Heart staff and participants
  • Dedicated recognition during event
  • Dedicated recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Full page in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 6 event tickets 
Silver Sponsorship
Silver - $6000
You will have the opportunity to support one youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Virtual group meeting with the Heart to Heart staff and participants
  • Dedicated recognition during event
  • Group recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Half page in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 6 event tickets 
Bronze Sponsorship
Bronze - $3000
You will have the opportunity to support half the tuition of one youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Virtual group meeting with the Heart to Heart staff and participants
  • Group recognition during event
  • Group recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Quarter page in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 4 event tickets
Purple Sponsorship
​Purple - $1500
You will have the opportunity to support partial tuition for one youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Group recognition during event 
  • Group recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Quarter page in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 4 event tickets
Friend Sponsorship
Friend* - $600 
You will have the opportunity to support partial tuition for one youth's participation in the Heart to Heart summer camp program and subsequent year of participation in all alumni program offerings.

You will receive the following:
  • Group recognition during event
  • Group recognition/promotion on Heart to Heart social media
  • Recognition on Heart to Heart website
  • Business Card page in program book (printed and electronic)
  • 2 event tickets

*The Friend Sponsorship Package is reserved for small organizations with limited budgets. Contact us at [email protected] to find out if it’s right for you.

PRESENTING SPONSOR


Dr. Barbara Landau
In this video you will hear a message from our Presenting Sponsor, Dr. Barbara Landau, about why she chooses to support Heart to Heart.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!


PRESENTING SPONSOR


Dr. Barbara Landau

GOLD SPONSORS


Ronda Bessner and Rob Granatstein
Shelley and Mark Diamond
Naomi Fromstein and Efrim Boritz
Sarah Kraicer and Danny Melamed

SILVER SPONSORS


The Azrieli Foundation
Diamond Corp
Diamond Family
Janette and Michael Diamond and Family
Karine Krieger
The Shore Foundation
Whitecap Venture Partners

BRONZE SPONSORS


Sharon and Ron Baruch
Crowe Soberman LLP
Leslie Giller and Andrew Hoffman
Harvey Hamburg and Paul Sabin
Marianne Levitsky and Alan Meisner

PURPLE SPONSORS


Sandra and Harry Aronowicz
Barrday, Inc.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Debbie Michnick and David Tomczak
Eileen Rakovitch

FRIEND SPONSORS


Congregation Darchei Noam
First Narayever Congregation
JSpaceCanada
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Heart to Heart Cares Package

Special thanks for the generous support from our friends at:
Our sponsors for the Heart to Heart Cares Package: Lakeview Wine Co., The Parallel Bros., Sunflower Kitchen
Thanks also to Strictly Bulk and Peace by Chocolate


Contact us at [email protected]  with any questions or to set up your sponsorship!

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