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Japanese philanthropist Taroo Enomoto, from Burlington’s twin city, Itabashi, Japan, has donated C$1,022 to the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK). Enomoto has donated close to C$40,000 to Burlington over the past 29 years, including donating rhododendrons to Paletta Lakefront Mansion. His generosity towards
Burlington began in 1989 with the twinning of Burlington and Itabashi. The twinning agreement was signed at Burlington City Hall by former Mayors Roly Bird and Keizo Kurihura on May 12, 1989. The relationship has developed since that time through regular citizen visits, official delegations and memorable anniversary celebrations. The bond has been strengthened through the Burlington Mundialization Committee and multiple exchanges.  Burlington is one of Canada’s best and most livable cities, a place where people, nature and business thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/enews.

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Mayor Rick Goldring
“Mr. Enomoto’s generosity over the past 29 years will have a lasting effect for many years to come. ROCK is a great organization with quality programs for today’s children and youth.  I want to thank Mr. Enomoto for his continued support and love for the City of Burlington.”

Ward 6 Councillor Blair Lancaster, City Council’s representative on the Burlington’s Mundialization Committee
“Mundialization is, in part, declaring ones self a "world citizen" and being aware of global issues with a sense of shared rights and responsibility. Mr. Enomoto definitely fits that description with his compassion and concern for the wellbeing of the youth in our city.”

Joanna Matthews, Vice-President of Strategic Development, ROCK
“ROCK is grateful to Mr. Enomoto and the Burlington Mundialization Committee for this donation in support of local children, youth and families. Not only are one in five youth battling mental health issues, we also know that families often have trouble meeting basic needs such as food, clothing and housing or accessing support systems and recreational activities. ROCK will use this generous donation for the Our Community Cares (OCC) program in Burlington.”

More than 200 students attended this conference with special guest Dr. Alistair D. Edgar, executive director of the Academic Council on the United Nations System. Students had the opportunity to develop their debating skills, global awareness, knowledge and problem-solving skills.

The City of Burlington's Twin Cities are celebrating and recognizing Canada 150 from across the world.

The City of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands created the video below for us to watch and a letter from Mayor Berends.

They city of Itabashi, Japan has also sent us a letter from Mayor Takeshi Sakamoto.

Princess Margriet and Professor van Vollenhoven spoke to Burlington elementary students involved in the Mundialization committee's Apeldoorn art and letter exchange program. Also, the high school students from Burlington that connect with Apeldoorn students and exchange visits to learn more about each other's culture and history.

The princess and her husband live in Burlington's twin city of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands.

The official visit to Canada is to deepen and foster the valuable friendship between Canada and the Netherlands and to remember the anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Armed Forces during Second World War.

See more details about the visit here. 

Japanese philanthropist Taroo Enomoto, from Burlington's twin city, Itabashi, Japan, has donated 450,000 yen (about C$4,753) to the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK).

Enomoto, who is from Itabashi, Japan, has donated close to C$40,000 to Burlington over the past 28 years, including donating rhododendrons to Paletta Lakefront Mansion. His generosity towards Burlington began in 1989 with the twinning of Burlington and Itabashi, Japan. The bond has been strengthened through the city's Mundialization Committee and multiple exchanges.

Mayor Rick Goldring, Councillor Blair Lancaster and members of the Mundialization Committee l presented a cheque to ROCK at ROCKs Our Community Cares (OCC) Centre.

"Mr. Enomoto's many contributions can be seen and enjoyed throughout our city. His support of child and youth organizations like ROCK, invests in our future," said Mayor Rick Goldring.  "We are thankful for his ongoing investment in the mental health and wellbeing of our youth."

Ward 6 Councillor Blair Lancaster, City Council's representative on the Burlington's Mundialization Committee, "I am very pleased that the Burlington Mundialization Committee is recommending that the funds once again be given to the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), in keeping with Mr. Enomoto's wishes that the money benefit children/youth in Burlington."

Joanna Matthews, vice-president of strategic development, ROCK, "One in five young people is battling a mental health issue. They deserve access to mental health services and supports that respond quickly and comprehensively to their needs, as close to home as possible. As a lead agency for child and youth mental health in our community, ROCK will use this generous donation to ensure immediate access to children and youth in need through our Burlington walk-in counselling clinic. We are grateful to Burlington's Mundialization Committee and to Mr. Enomoto for this support."