Staff award honours long-time employee

Walking through the halls at RMHC Toronto, it’s common to see Polo, our Maintenance Technician, cracking a joke to make people laugh. He is known for his great sense of humour and positive attitude.

Polo was recently recognized for his exemplary qualities by being awarded the Anita Price Award of Excellence.

This peer-nominated award is presented annually to an RMHC Toronto employee who demonstrates compassion, teamwork, and resiliency in supporting our mission of keeping families close.

The award is named after Anita Price, the inaugural recipient, who dedicated three decades of service to RMHC Toronto as an employee, a Board Director, and volunteer.

Polo also has an impressive legacy at RMHC Toronto. Hired in January 1994, he has worked at our first House on Dundas Street, our second House on Gerrard Street, and now our current location on McCaul Street.

He says some of his favourite memories from his career at RMHC Toronto are from working at the first House on Dundas Street.

“There was no cable television, so all the families and children would sit together and socialize. It was amazing to see,” says Polo.

When asked about his day-to-day work at RMHC Toronto, Polo says it’s still very rewarding, even after all these years.

“I like what I do – I enjoy taking care of the House and fixing things when I need to. But I also love meeting the families who need us. It’s a good feeling when you talk to a parent on the elevator and I make them laugh.”

Congratulations, Polo!