Productions Boquer / Advocacy

On June the 14th, 2006, The Baton Rouge Restaurant in Montreal was the site for the media launch of a program - to promote, support and increase volunteerism in Canada – that many local charity groups want adopted by federal, provincial and municipal governments. A coalition of concerned citizens gathered together to celebrate this initiative including: Sid Stevens from “Sun Youth”, Adrian and Natalie Bercovici from “Generations Foundation”, Brian Roscoe from “Dreams Take Flight”, Melpa Kamateros from “The Shield of Athena”, as well as Dr. S. Dwivedi from the “Freedom from Poverty Foundation”. The event was sponsored by Montreal business woman and philanthropist Chris Ann Nakis.

Over the years, we have continued to send our mission statement and project suggestions to various government officials and media groups with hopes that this initiative would be promoted, considered, studied and ultimately: implemented. We ask that you remember the famous words from the late President John F. Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country” and become part of our Volunteer movement.

Sun Youth Food Bank / Congregation Brth Tikvah / CJAD

Sun Youth Food Bank / Congregation Brth Tikvah / CJAD (Français)

Volunteerism Initiative Update (Updated August 2011)
ACTRA Magazine article
Article from The West End Tiimes

Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay joins Eramelinda Boquer at her live broadcast at this year’s Annual Ukrainian Festival. The St. Volodymyr Cultural Association of Montreal, the organizers of the festival, are looking for volunteers to help them with their many events that promote and preserve Ukrainian heritage, culture, history and traditions in Montreal. If you are interested in volunteering, please call (514) 885-6419.

Manjeet Singh Atthwal (Editor and publisher of Desi Times), Eramelinda Boquer (Volunteerism Advocate), Daljit Singh (President of India Canada Organization) attend a "Town Hall Meeting" on Citizenship and Immigration presented by Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturism. The event took place at the Montreal Armenian Community Centre on July the 7th 2011 and was open to local media and community groups. (Photo: Paul Awasthi)