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The Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario (CBAO) is made up of individuals who share a desire to contribute to community development in our province.
Seniors Day Program
Humber River Hospital
Culture and Education
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Fundraising Dinner & Live Auction
Grazie Mille! A heartfelt thank-you to our many friends and supporters who made the 5th annual Una Serata in Calabria such a great success. More than $215,000 was raised to support the unique CBAO Seniors Day Program that supports people with dementia and their families, topping $1.1 million raised in the last five years. Click the[…]
Una Serata Speciale: 5th Annual Una Serata in Calabria
Under the astute guidance of Mr. Sam Primucci as chair of the 2019 Event Committee, the 5th annual Una Serata in Calabria held on September 26, at Fontana Primavera Event Centre was another great success. More than $215,000 was raised for the CBAO Seniors Day Program topping $1.1 million raised in the last five years.[…]
Video – Una Serata in Calabria
Click this link to view the video produced by Ali Bidabadi of CHIN Television which was aired as a special segment on OMNI’s Ora Qui and CHIN’s Festival Italiano di Johnny Lombardi. Grazie to producer Ali Bidabadi and the entire CHIN production team for helping create awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia among Italian seniors and[…]
Dr. Giovanni Marotta is recognized for his initiative and vision for the CBAO Seniors Day Program
“Dr. Giovanni Marotta has dedicated his life to helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society, our seniors, who are also treasures of wisdom and memory,” said Corrado Paina, the long-time executive director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO), on the occasion of the organization’s Air Canada Business Excellence Awards.[…]