About the Canadian Association of New York Foundation

As first announced at the Maple Leaf Ball (2004), the Canadian Association of New York was created on January 1, 2005 as a result of the merger of the Canadian Club of New York (“CCNY”) and the Canadian Society of New York (“CSNY”). Both the CCNY and the CSNY had been in existence for more than 100 years and had long and proud histories as vital parts of the Canadian community in New York. The histories and traditions of the CCNY and CSNY are now part of the Canadian Association of New York. We host many events throughout the year of a business, cultural, social, charitable and sporting nature that appeal to Canadians and friends of Canada in New York.

We are especially proud of our charitable work. Our Canadian Association of New York Foundation has donated more than $500,000 to children’s charities in the Tri-State area. We have an active charitable events committee which provides volunteers to clean-up local parks and schools and serve warm meals at the Bowery Mission and New York hospitals. We also founded and continue to organize the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) in Central Park, Manhattan which has raised over $1,000,000 for cancer research since its inception in 1994.

IHIH began in 1987 and introduced ice hockey to the economically challenged community of East Harlem. IHIH is a non-profit community-based organization for youth that uses the sport of hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, teamwork and good character. The objective of the organization is to provide inspiration, encouragement and guidance to children leading to better life experiences, education and career opportunities. Since its creation IHIH has enriched the lives of more than 1000 inner-city boys and girls.

THE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services, Inc. Camp Scholarship Program exists to provide meaningful and therapeutically beneficial camp experiences for emotionally troubled, inner-city children. These children are in active mental health treatment at the JBFCS. The Camp Scholarships are viewed as an adjunct to the child’s overall therapeutic treatment plan. The camp experience enriches the lives of these disadvantaged, underprivileged youth as they learn new social and athletic skills, while enjoying a respite from a difficult home life. Time away at camp offers these children a chance to be carefree for a few short weeks in a safe and caring environment. Approximately 100 scholarships are granted to children of all religious and ethnic backgrounds.

TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH (NEW YORK)

The Canadian Association of New York founded and organizes the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in Central Park, Manhattan supporting cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in the name of a true Canadian hero. Since its inception in 1994, the Terry Fox Run in New York has raised more than $1,000,000 for cancer research and continues to grow each year.