Mel Cooper: Building a strong foundation to help those in need

My first lesson in the value of giving back came from my father.
Even now, I can almost feel the frosty night air on my face when, as a boy, I travelled by horse and sled with my dad to deliver gifts to families along the inner harbour in St. John’s, N.L., on Christmas Eve. The presents were modest, but the joy these visits brought to our friends and neighbours was beyond words.
I realized then and there that doing good for others is about strengthening the bond we share with those around