The Losani 3^rd Annual Turkey Drive Raises Over $225,000 for Charity

Stoney Creek, Ontario: For the second consecutive year, Losani Homes breaks their previous record in fundraising for local charities through an unprecedented response from its trades, vendors, and staff.

Losani’s 3^rd Annual Turkey Drive and 5^th Annual Toy Mountain was met this year with enormous response, raising more than $225,000 – translating to an outstanding total of 9,000 turkeys!  That’s 1,000 more than the total in 2010, and 800 more than the goal set for this event.  And with hundreds of unwrapped toys being donated, there were large number of local children who’s spirits were brightened this past Christmas.

This accomplishment rivals that of any other single event in the region that has raised money for charity.  This company-run event was realized through no-cost initiatives and staff resources on a purely volunteer basis.

The funds are largely distributed amongst 3 core charities – Hamilton Food Share, Good Shepherd, and Community Child Abuse Council just in time for the holiday season.  Losani Homes has also selected several other organizations in the Hamilton, Niagara, and Kitchener/Waterloo regions that are in great need of help.

The overwhelming result of Losani’s 2011 Turkey Drive is a true testament to when people come together and unite to meet a common goal, anything is possible.

Losani Homes would like to thank all trades, associates, friends, and family members who contributed to the Turkey Drive and Toy Mountain this year.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will change the lives of those in need this holiday season.

Everyone at Losani is extremely proud of the Platinum Contributors with over 300 turkey donations each – Baiocco Construction, Branthaven Homes, and Mike’s Landscaping.  Following closely, Gold Contributors of over 200 turkeys each are AJ Slinger, Aldo Painting, Barzotti, DA Drywall, Girgenti Window Treatments, Jim’s Concrete, Mountainview Homes, Patene, Quality Ready Mix, Riviera Electric, Studd Construction, Tonco, and Turkstra Lumber.  The extremely generous contributions made by these companies alone accounts for more than 40% of total donations – definitely something to feel good about!

With such a truly inspiring end to 2011, the Losani Homes Team has high spirits as plans for charitable projects in 2012 take shape.  A focus on giving back to local communities and helping those in need is already resonating in 2012 and will stay for years to come.

Land Project Coordinator & Lino Losani

2011 Turkey Drive Contributors:
Branthaven Homes, Baiocco Construction, Mike’s Landscaping, AJ Slinger, Aldo Painting, Barzotti, DA Drywall, Girgenti Window Treatments, Jim’s Concrete, Mountainview Homes, Patene, Quality Ready Mix, Riviera Electric, Studd Construction, Tonco, Turkstra Lumber, 1787469 Ontario Inc., Adamson Flooring, Aluminum Pro, Armstrong Hunter & Assoc., Arrowhead Paving, AT McLaren, Car-Wal Door Systems Ltd., Dehaan Carpentry, DSM Aluminum, Duncan Air, Euro Excavating, Ferrell Building, FM Carpentry, Gardenia Tile, GCL Contracting, Gillies Lumber, Golfi Concrete, New Horizon Homes, Overland Heating, Pacer Building Components, Pearson Dunn, Pollard Windows, Rankin Construction, RTG Systems Corp, S. Llewellyn & Associates Ltd., SGA Consultants, Shipway Stairs, Soil Mat Engineers, Toolbox Strategies, Triple M Plumbing , Unique Mantels, Vartanian Rugs, ACE Cleaners, Advanced Basement Systems, Aileen Campisi, Al Streit, Alfred Beam, Alfred Kennedy, Andrew Monachino, Anna McCusker & Co., Anthony D’Alesio, Arcon Frames, Burlington Post, Carson Signs, Catalina Excavating, Catherine Moffatt, CIBC, Cogeco, Cole’s Florist Inc., Copper Electric, David Littlefield, Davide DiDonato, Dean Campbell, Debbie Spencer, Dell Smart Solutions, Deloitte, Direct Energy, Domenic Rodriguis, Eagle Landscaping, Erik Betz, Ernesto Spadafora, Federico Fernandez, Fern Valley Landscaping, Fernando Puga, Frank’s Glass, Gabriel Advertising, Granit Inc., Greengrass & Frank Compliance, Guido Camaiani, Guido Dicesare, Hamilton Spectator, Homelife Macro, Hortico Nurseries, Ivan Marini, Jack Restivo, Jackie Delconte, Jeff Paiken, Jimmy Lin, Joe Ferrante, Julie Losani, Kwik Kopy, Marilyn Kuhnle, Mary Kelly, Mathieu Langelier, Maureen Ferguson, Max Painting, Maximum Fence, Maxine Connelly, McKeil Marine Ltd., Mike Coccaro, Mike Masini, Mike Wisniewski, Moen Inc., Monica Cotter Communications, Monticello Carpentry, MTE, Nelmar Drywall, Net Access Systems, Nikki Joseph, OSCG, Real Estate Book of Hamilton, Regional Trenching, Reliance Security, Reprodux, Rocco Colamartini, Ron Ticchiarelli, RP Graphics, Ryan Oosteroff, Sam Saputo, SB Partners, Schuit Plastering, Serve Media Inc., Stoney Creek Welding, Susan Azzo Pardi, TD Canada Trust, TDI, Terry Line, The Brick, Tom Blake, Tony DiDonato, Upper Canada Consultants, Uptown Wireless, Vanwoudenberg Trenching, Vicky Gallagher, Wall2Wall Media, Wallace Brown, Watford Roof Truss, and William Liske.

Losani Homes will be holding its annual charity Turkey Drive on Friday December 9, 2011 at noon to support charities in the Hamilton, Waterloo and Niagara areas. Last year the event raised over $200,000 that went to local charities such as: the Good Shepherd, Community Child Abuse, Hamilton Food Share, Catholic Youth Organization, Community Care (Niagara Food Bank), Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Robert Land and S.T.A.R.

The annual Turkey Drive takes place in the back shop at the Losani Homes head office at 430 McNeilly Road in Stoney Creek, starting at 12 noon.  A large Italian feast will be provided, including porchetta, sausage, pasta, dessert and an espresso bar.

Please bring new unwrapped toys to the back shop to be donated to children in need. Turkey vouchers can also be purchased for $25 to be donated to local charities. All donations are kindly welcomed.