I believe that each of us has a role to play and a chance for leadership if we choose to take it. Do you want a connection with those you help? What are the unique gifts that you can bring? Not just our money but our time is the enduring gift that we all have to give. Do the thing you think you can’t do. It will build courage, self-respect and strength! There are many ways to address what I believe is our social obligation to take care of our fellow human beings. Be alert to suffering in your community. Don’t turn away, but, rather, make an attempt, no matter how small to ease suffering. This is real power! - excerpt from Lara Tavares’ FLARE Volunteer of the Year Award acceptance speech
Impact
RBC
March 2018 - Lara is a chosen nominee for the 26th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, in the "Social Change Award" category.
Off The Mat
October 2017 - Lara has been appointed to Off The Mat Into the World's Board of Directors. Off The Mat supports yogis in becoming conscious and effective community leaders
Canadian Who's Who
2012 - Lara was featured in the Canadian Who's Who, the only publication of its kind in print in Canada and the standard reference source of contemporary Canadian biography.
Canadian Who's Who
2011 - Lara was featured in the Canadian Who's Who, the only publication of its kind in print in Canada and the standard reference source of contemporary Canadian biography.
Harlequin
April 2009 - Lara Tavares received the Harlequin More Than Words Award, awarded to women who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities..
Flare Magazine
July 2008 - Lara Tavares received the prestigious FLARE Magazine Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding Canadian volunteers making a difference in their communities.
Aroni
December 2008 - Lara Tavares received the AronIMAGE Award (Youth & Community), awarded to the Toronto community's unsung heroes who inspire young people.
PWC
December 2008 - Lara Tavares received the PricewaterhouseCoopers Individual Leadership Grant which provides financial support for professional development at registered charities.
Mulli
July 2007 - Lara visited the Mulli Children's Family Orphanage in Ndalani, Kenya, assisting in the development and implementation of the "Portable Computer Project"
Sky's the Limit
January 2003 - Lara created Sky's the Limit Youth Organization, a Toronto-based Canadian non-profit that provides laptops to the youth who need them.
