OTTAWA—Her Excellency Sharon Johnston will receive the inaugural Because Mothers Matter Award from Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), during a ceremony at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner, at 407 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 5 p.m.
During the event, HIPPY Mother Nagham Fawaz will also receive a Because Mothers Matter award and special guest Dr. Ruth Westheimer, author and media commentator, will deliver remarks on mothers making a difference.
About the HIPPY Because Mothers Matter Award
Each year two Because Mothers Matter Awards will be given – one to a prominent Canadian mother who has achieved noteworthy success while giving back to her community and the second to a HIPPY mother who has succeeded using the HIPPY program to help her children and herself.
About HIPPY Canada
HIPPY is an evidence-based program that works with families in the home to support parents, primarily mothers, in their critical role as their child’s first and most important teacher. HIPPY strengthens families and communities by empowering mothers to actively prepare their children for success in school.
HIPPY operates 17 multicultural and 4 Aboriginal HIPPY sites, and has served more than 6 500 low-income, newcomer and Aboriginal mothers. For more information, visit www.hippycanada.ca.
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Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance with HIPPY Canada.
Media information:
Julie Rocheleau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
julie.rocheleau@gg.ca
Mariu de la Hoz
HIPPY Canada
604-676-8250
mdelahoz@hippycanada.ca
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