Were You There?

If not, you surely were the only one! Tropicana's 18th annual Caribbean Ball took place on June 4th at On the Park in Toronto. This year's theme was Carnival which the organizing committee and Tropicana staff worked tirelessly to bring to life!


Guests mingled with moko jumbies and masqueraders in the cocktail receptions while listening to the sweet sounds of the Pepsi Tropicana Steelpan Orchestra.




While feasting on a sumptuous 3-course meal, guests were delighted by a variety of entertainers. The Community Builder Award was presented to esteemed lawyer Julian Falconer by Jennifer Kirner, Senior Community Investment Manager at Telus and Tropicana's president, Dr. Gervan Fearon.

l-r Dr. Gervan Fearon- President, Tropicana, Sharon Shelton- Executive Director, Tropicana, Jason Kenney- Minister, Citizenship and Immigration

After a rousing keynote address by Hamlin Grange, guests danced the night away to the sounds of Blackberry Sound Crew.

l-r: Dr. Gervan Fearon - President, Tropicana, Hamlin Grange - President, DiversiPro Inc.

New Friends!

Throughout the month of February, the folks at the City of Toronto's Employment & Social Services (100 Consilium office) put on a series of Black History Month fundraisers. Tropicana was delighted to be chosen as their charity of choice and the recipient of raised funds. We happily bundled up and headed across the street to meet the gang, have some laughs and raise awareness about Tropicana. Hopefully this is not only the beginning of a new partnership but a new friendship as well.

Photos (l-r): Ann Clarke of Employment & Social Services, Tropicana's ED Sharon Shelton being presented with a cheque on behalf of the workers at Employment and Social Services, (bottom) Tropicana's Cindy Harlow and Shoula Boyce

Tropicana Holiday Cards are Here!

Tropicana presents limited-edition Christmas and Holiday greetings cards for your friends and family this holiday season.

Prices are as follows:

Single Card - $2.
Series of 3 - $5
Standard Package of 12 - $15
Customized Package of 12 - $18

Gift Tags – 5 for $1

HOW TO ORDER
Contact Jerreldean Edwards at:
Email: jedwards@tropicanacommunity.org
Tel: 416-439-9009 ext. 259

Please provide
Name and Series of card(s), total number of cards, mailing address, contact details

Payment
Cash or cheques payable to Tropicana Community Services (do not mail cash)

Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go towards the campaign to establish Tropicana's Centre of Excellence. Thank you for your support.

Tropicana's 17th Annual Caribbean Ball

Although the night was full of a dynamic series of events such as celebrating Tropicana’s programs, sharing good food, entertainment and gifts, its overall purpose to raise funds as well as raise awareness for Tropicana’s programs and services remained well intact. As it has for the last 17 years, since Tropicana began its Annual Caribbean Ball. Starting off humbly in 1993 with only 75 guests attending the event, it has grown into a grand event where approximately 400 guests attend. The night proved itself as truly delightful by encompassing a welcoming atmosphere while remaining celebratory and elegant.

Tropicana's Tea Cozy

"Where there's tea there's hope" - Arthur W. Pinheiro

On Sunday February 28th, Tropicana hosted The Tea Cozy: Tea Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser for Haiti with all proceeds being donated to Free the Children's relief efforts in Haiti. The event was enjoyed by all who attended including the Haitian Consul General, Dr. Eric Pierre, and family. Thanks to all who contributed to making the event a success!