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Who We Are

Friends Who Help is a community-driven foundation dedicated to making life brighter for individuals and families in need. From those facing financial challenges to individuals with physical or mental disabilities, we focus on bringing people together to create meaningful support systems. Fueled by compassion and collaboration, we organize impactful events and programs that inspire generosity, foster inclusion, and remind everyone that no one has to face hardship alone.

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Meet the Crew

Lionel is a deeply proud Canadian engineer who grew up in Toronto. Early in his life, he underwent an extensive and debilitating medical illness, giving him a deep understanding of what it means to face a life-threatening disability and financial crises. Having overcome these challenges, he is dedicated to helping people with special needs, offering support and advocacy to improve their quality of life.

Lionel W. Poizner
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Lionel is a deeply proud Canadian engineer who grew up in Toronto. Early in his life, he underwent an extensive and debilitating medical illness, giving him a deep understanding of what it means to face a life-threatening disability and financial crises. Having overcome these challenges, he is dedicated to helping people with special needs, offering support and advocacy to improve their quality of life.
Albert is dynamic and motivated web application developer, WordPress expert, and creative designer. He has over 22 years of experience and a passion for producing engaging websites, interactive mobile apps, and eye-catching photography & motion graphics.

Albert Chosky
Creative Design & Development

Albert is dynamic and motivated web application developer, WordPress expert, and creative designer. He has over 22 years of experience and a passion for producing engaging websites, interactive mobile apps, and eye-catching photography & motion graphics.
Derek is a self-employed entrepreneur who is a father of three and lives with his wife Cheri in Campbell ford, Ontario. He has been involved in many different business ventures. He is a Disk Jockey, A professional MC, and has even worked in professional wrestling.

Derek Sharp
Director Events

Derek is a self-employed entrepreneur who is a father of three and lives with his wife Cheri in Campbell ford, Ontario. He has been involved in many different business ventures. He is a Disk Jockey, A professional MC, and has even worked in professional wrestling.
Gee is a seasoned wizard at social media management, content creation, and creative online marketing. Between spearheading lucrative social media campaigns, she regularly donates her time to helping charities.

Gee C. Social Media Management

Gee is a seasoned wizard at social media management, content creation, and creative online marketing. Between spearheading lucrative social media campaigns, she regularly donates her time to helping charities.
Joy is a trained nurse and health care professional committed to empowering people, She has a long history of community service. Joy is constantly expanding her skills and loves to help people. She create amazing programs that keep our communities focused on personal development.

Judith Gambonia
Director Program Development

Joy is a trained nurse and health care professional committed to empowering people, She has a long history of community service. Joy is constantly expanding her skills and loves to help people. She create amazing programs that keep our communities focused on personal development.
Lucy is a business woman and a Business graduate of Seneca College and has run a successful home daycare for over ten years. She is an Ecuadorian native who migrated to Canada with her parents 46 years ago. She is a proud mother of two children, a daughter, 27, and a son who is 25.

Lucy Guerrero
Public Relations

Lucy is a business woman and a Business graduate of Seneca College and has run a successful home daycare for over ten years. She is an Ecuadorian native who migrated to Canada with her parents 46 years ago. She is a proud mother of two children, a daughter, 27, and a son who is 25.
Leonor is a graduate of the University of San Carlos with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is an entrepreneur and business owner. Leonor has a long history of community service including relief operations during Yolanda, as well as participating in many local Filipino Associations.

Leonor Abad
Director Community Outreach

Leonor is a graduate of the University of San Carlos with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is an entrepreneur and business owner. Leonor has a long history of community service including relief operations during Yolanda, as well as participating in many local Filipino Associations.
Arewa is an expert in technology and has been working online for many years. His passion is helping people and giving them the tools to succeed. Arewa has 3 children and is very family oriented. He has a long history of community service.

Arewa Olanrewaju
Technology

Arewa is an expert in technology and has been working online for many years. His passion is helping people and giving them the tools to succeed. Arewa has 3 children and is very family oriented. He has a long history of community service.
Signe is the lead singer of the alternative roots-rock band Signe Miranda’s Veranda, an acoustic folk-pop artist, and the author of The Song Creation Formula, where she interviewed seven of her favorite Canadian songwriters. She is also a songwriting coach and workshop leader. https://www.signemiranda.com/

Signe Miranda
Singer-songwriter, Author, Songwriting Coach, Insurance & Investment Advisor

Signe is the lead singer of the alternative roots-rock band Signe Miranda’s Veranda, an acoustic folk-pop artist, and the author of The Song Creation Formula, where she interviewed seven of her favorite Canadian songwriters. She is also a songwriting coach and workshop leader. https://www.signemiranda.com/
Chris is a hardworking contractor focused on helping others. When disaster strikes he is there to help his clients through hard times. Chris has a long history of community service. He has two children and and has run several programs for veterans and children.

Chris Wesley
Marketing

Chris is a hardworking contractor focused on helping others. When disaster strikes he is there to help his clients through hard times. Chris has a long history of community service. He has two children and and has run several programs for veterans and children.

Our Mission

Our mission at Friends Who Help is simple yet powerful: to unite caring individuals and mobilize resources to uplift those in need. Through innovative fundraising events, educational programs, and community partnerships, we strive to provide hope and practical assistance to those facing adversity.

We believe that by working together, we can transform acts of kindness into lasting change. Every event we host is designed to strengthen community bonds, encourage participation, and deliver meaningful aid to those who need it most. Whether it’s through charity galas, workshops, or local initiatives, our goal is to bring people together to make a difference—one act of kindness at a time.

We envision a future where no one feels isolated in their struggles. At Friends Who Help, we dream of a world where communities rally together to ensure that everyone has access to the support, tools, and opportunities needed to thrive.

Our vision goes beyond financial relief. We aim to empower individuals and families by fostering connections, creating opportunities, and cultivating a culture of generosity and compassion. Together, we are working to weave kindness into the fabric of society—creating a brighter, more equitable future for all.

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Bringing Communities Together

At Friends Who Help, we’re more than just a charitable foundation—we’re a movement of kindness, inclusion, and empowerment. Through our programs and events, we aim to create spaces where people come together, support one another, and make meaningful connections.

Every contribution and every act of support strengthens the community we share. Together, we’re proving that even small efforts can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

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