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15 Sep

Art Carnival

  • September 15, 2024
In September, A.I.R. and the children collaboratively plan an Art Carnival, blending art, creativity, sports, charity, and a delicious dinner. This event brings member families together for a day of hands-on activities, games, and meaningful community involvement. It’s an opportunity for families to bond while expressing creativity and supporting charitable causes. The special Art Carnival fosters a sense of unity and purpose, creating lasting memories.
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6 June

The Closing Ceremony

  • June 6, 2024
  • Granite Club
In the fall term of 2023 and the spring term of 2024, A.I.R. selected Three-Minute Philosophy and Flow as its theme books. After considering several charitable organizations, the donation committee chose the Senior Long-Term Care Facility under North York General Hospital as this year’s recipient, contributing a total of $25,468 CAD.

In addition to the financial donation, A.I.R. members collaborated with its youth group, UNIFY, to collect 200 holiday cards that were delivered to residents of the senior long-term care facility during the holiday season. They also hosted a Chinese New Year talent show for over 70 residents, further enriching the lives of the seniors in the community.

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10 Feb

Lunar New Year Talent Show at the Seniors' Home

  • February 10, 2024
  • North York General Hospital
On the first day of the Year of the Dragon, A.I.R. collaborated with North York General Hospital Seniors’ Long-term Care Facility to organize a special Lunar New Year performance. The children from A.I.R. eagerly participated, serving as hosts, forming musical groups, or performing solo acts. Adults also volunteered, assisting with venue setup and rehearsals. The performances included dance, rhythmic gymnastics, flute, ocarina, guzheng, piano, vocal performances, and choir. These diverse and talented acts brought joy and warmth to the seniors, creating a delightful afternoon.

As the saying goes, "Love begets love." This event was not only about caring for the elderly but also helped the children gain confidence and a sense of flow through their focused performances. They also experienced a deep sense of social responsibility and gratitude by giving back, fostering greater attention to their families and community. This positive energy flows through and is passed down within the families of A.I.R., making it the most impactful and meaningful New Year blessing.

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12 Dec

Holiday Cards Senior Residents

  • December 12, 2023
  • North York General Hospital
In the fall of 2023, we occasionally discussed writing holiday cards to the senior residents at North York General Hospital’s Long-term Care Facility.

Our UNIFY Foundation youths launched a campaign to organize this activity. They bought the cards with their pocket money and built a team to work on them. By recruiting as many writers as possible, they held two Zoom meetings to teach younger writers how to compose cards with encouraging and warm messages. The kindness and calmness spread even further, inspiring many kids from the wider community, and they successfully delivered the cards to 193 seniors before the holidays, bringing warmth to the residents in need. Not stopping there, inspired by the seniors’ gratitude, they organized a talent show featuring 15 high-quality performances, bringing joy to the seniors once again on Lunar New Year. Their initiative and actions reinforced our conviction that, together, we can do more!

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1 June

The Closing Ceremony

  • June 1, 2023
  • Xinflix Auditorium
United members to celebrate A.I.R.’s Spring reading session donation and the 2022-2023 closure. YSM fundraising specialist Eleanor, with two decades of experience, emphasized philanthropic philosophy. Her speech deepened awareness of YSM and underprivileged families, sparking care for street-involved youth. A.I.R. achieved a record-breaking $120,000 CAD donation and seasonal clothing/toy contribution.

A.I.R. led a reflection on achievements, evoking nostalgia. Gratitude was conveyed through four-leaf clover lapel pins symbolizing luck and hope. The ceremony concluded with a diverse culinary feast, fostering camaraderie.

Meticulous arrangements and enthusiasm left an indelible impression, intertwining knowledge, friendship, and charity. This marked a significant A.I.R. milestone, launching a new annual journey.

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19 May

BookDrive & Evergreen Volunteering

  • May 19, 2023
Initiated by Overbooked Jr., received full support from A.I.R. members， Over 200 children's books were collected, creating a new library for YSM Cornerstone program. After reading with younger kids and famous book writer Collen Ansley in CS center, A.I.R. children then visited YSM Evergreen Program to prepare hot meals and nursery packages for street youth in need.
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5 Feb

Yonge Street Mission Volunteer

  • Spring, 2023
  • Xinflix Auditorium
We picked “Parent Effectiveness Training” and partnered with Yonge Street Mission (YSM), a 200+ year-old charity, for donations. We gave $12,060 CAD and a truck of seasonal clothes and toys, sharing care. YSM, since 1896, has aided people, families, and communities in rising from poverty with dignity, fostering respect and gratitude.

Around 50 friends joined YSM’s Double Take program, learning to sort and sell donated clothes. YSM’s community media spotlighted this. During our YSM visit, A.I.R.’s second-gen noticed the kids’ library lacked books. The CornerStone Book Drive sparked, embraced warmly by friends. On May 19th, they brought shelves and 250 children’s books, sharing reading joy in YSM’s computer center. These members also joined YSM’s Evergreen program, grasping diverse community environments and aiding the homeless. This charity-seed sown inspires future giving back.

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29 Oct

A.I.R. Scouts Day

  • December, 2022
  • Xinflix Auditorium
Scouts Canada organized an A.I.R. Scouts Day with a Halloween theme at the Woodland Trails Scouts Camp. In the autumnal maple forest, nearly 20 A.I.R. second-generation children aged 5 and above participated in the event. The children had the opportunity to experience team collaboration by building tents, enjoyed a unique scout-style campfire lunch, dressed up in Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating, and even tried archery. Experienced scouts also shared their leadership experiences with the children. As part of the donation, Scouts Canada collaborated with A.I.R. to create a joint badge.
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14 Sep

Mid-Autumn Festival

  • September, 2022
  • Xinflix Auditorium
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in September of 2022, A.I.R. organized its first back-to-school celebration for its members. A golden whole roasted lamb emitted a tempting aroma as it cooked on-site. A band performed lively music on stage, and children played tug-of-war on the grass, filling the air with laughter and applause. Both children and adults enthusiastically participated in auction draws, adding interactivity and fun to the event. The children played and laughed, while the adults gathered around the roasted lamb, enjoying a moment of reunion. This Mid-Autumn event created unforgettable memories and a warm and joyful atmosphere.

This Mid-Autumn celebration not only brought joy but also showcased the kindness and generosity of A.I.R. members and children. All the proceeds from the event, totaling $3,200 CAD, were donated to the SickKids Hospital in Toronto to support the medical and care needs of children. This act not only demonstrated the cohesiveness of the A.I.R. community but also cultivated the compassion and care within the second-generation members of A.I.R.

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08 Aut

Overbooked Jr. Mid-Autumn Charity Art Exhibition​

  • Autumn, 2022
  • Xinflix Auditorium
In the golden autumn of 2022, A.I.R.’s second generation, also known as Overbooked Jr., successfully hosted their first Mid-Autumn Charity Art Exhibition at the Hi Art Gallery, raising over $3,200 CAD for the SickKids’ Hospital library. This event was not just an art exhibition but also a platform for showcasing the creativity and leadership of the children.

The organizers of Overbooked Jr. meticulously planned and organized the event, inviting 73 members and their families to participate. From collecting art pieces to setting up the exhibition and organizing live music performances, every detail demonstrated their excellent organizational skills and professionalism. They also set up interactive stations such as watercolor bookmark painting and DIY canvas shoe art, which attracted active participation from many children.

The art exhibition was not only aimed at fundraising but also aimed to showcase the philanthropic spirit and social responsibility of the younger generation. Through the power of art, they hoped to provide more resources and support to the hospital library, allowing the children there to continue enjoying the wonders of reading and intellectual nourishment.

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Innovative OverBooked Reading Club

  • Summer 2021
During the pandemic summer of 2021, several junior members created the OverBooked Reading club driven by their love for arts and reading. This innovative book club was designed to have senior grades read with younger children, to further stimulate their interest in reading. Participants set their reading goals to help raise money for the SickKids Hospital library. The first event exceeded the fund-raising goal, and the two founders were interviewed in March 2022, by the Chinese Canadian Times.
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