Heart & Hand Awards

2025 Villa Charities Heart & Hand Awards

On Friday, November 7, 2025, Villa Charities Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 Heart & Hand Awards, the signature event for recognizing volunteers across the Villa Charities family.

Over 320 guests gathered at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre to honour Villa Charities’ remarkable volunteers, while enjoying live entertainment by musical trio Jazz and Cocktails, exceptional dining, and a silent auction.

Distinguished guests included Luca Zelioli, Consul General of Italy in Toronto; Michelle Cooper, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance and MPP for Eglinton–Lawrence; Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, who presented an official congratulatory certificate to Villa Charities on behalf of the City; and His Worship Steven Del Duca, Mayor of Vaughan. In his absence, remarks from Vince Gasparro, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime) and MP for Eglinton–Lawrence were delivered by event host Grace Lombardi from CHIN Radio.

Throughout the evening, eight volunteer recipients for the Villa Charities group of companies were presented with the 2025 Heart & Hand Award. The Anthony Fusco Sr. Outstanding Volunteer Award was also presented to Edward Sorbara for his remarkable dedication, advocacy, and philanthropic support of Villa Charities and its affiliates.

The event raised more than $275,000, which will help support Villa Charities’ programs and services, including senior care, cultural programming, youth services, and education and scholarships.

Villa Charities extends its sincere appreciation to the Villa Charities and Affiliate Boards; leadership and staff; and partners and sponsors. Grazie mille!