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use a local web hoster and our pamphlets are printed here,” described Densmore. “Everything goes back into the commu- nity.” The remaining 0.75 per cent goes to the Canadian United Way-Centraide for use of the logo, guidelines, and an established donation ratio. Donations are collected by UWCPR and then distributed to organizations in need by way of grants. Organizations must be a registered charity and be located in Pres- cott-Russell. “Giving to the United Way ensures that donations go to where they are needed and where they will have the greatest impact,” claimed Densmore. “Fun- draising allows us to put the money where it is needed most, and frees the organiza- tions to do what they are best at, helping those in need.”
DIANE HUNTER DIANE.HUNTER@EAP.ON.CA
HAWKESBURY | The UnitedWay-Centraide of Prescott-Russell (UWCPR) is in busi- ness to make communities stronger. “The stronger we get, the stronger the commu- nity gets,” said Jodie Densmore, executive director of UWCPR. “That is why I am do- ing this job. That is what we are here for.” The UWCPR annual campaign began in September with a goal of raising $250,000. The campaign runs until the end of Decem- ber; however, donations are accepted year round. “One of our events is the Super Hero Challenge to signify that anyone can be a hero when it comes to helping their com- munity,” explained Densmore. “We have approached schools and businesses to raise money for the cause. When a goal is rea- ched, the principal or business manager or owner will dress up like a super hero for a day. It’s a fun way to raise money and bring awareness to a good cause.” UWCPR raises money to help 13 orga- nizations in the community, which in turn help the community in a number of ways, from mental health to safety and nutrition and everything in between. Some of the programs UWCPR is involved in include the Breakfast program in local schools. “We encourage kids to take food from the breakfast program to normalize it for those who really need it and remove the stigma,” expressed Densmore. “I’d rather feed them all than have some go hungry.” Other programs that bene!t from dona- tions include social and emotional sup- port, talks on stress management, bullying and suicide at high schools, healthy rela- tionships, literacy, advocacy and in-home care for people with disabilities, food banks, shelter and support for women and child- ren "eeing abuse, summer camps for at- risk youths, after school programs, and family centers. “Our services reached 39,000 people in the area last year,” said Densmore. “In a population of 85,000, those are signi!- cant statistics.” “We need champions” The UWCPR is run mostly by volunteers with the exception of Densmore. However, there are not a lot of volunteers available to help out at the moment. “What we need are champions in the community who will do- nate their time and promote what we do,” suggested Densmore. “We need volunteers in order to help those who need it.” Some 99.25 per cent of funds raised by UWCPR go back into the community. “We The Berthiaume Family Funeral Home and the Prescott-Russell Residence invite all those who have lost a loved one for a special service of remembrance. An inter- faith service will be held at Saint Pierre Apôtre, 470 Main Street East in Hawkes- bury, on Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. This special ceremony is held to remem- ber and honour those who left us, espe- cially but not only during the past year. For more information, call Berthiaume Funeral Home at 613-632-8511 or 613- 678-3000, or Prescott-Russell Residence at 613-632-2757, extension 200. Service in remembrance
Photo Diane Hunter
Jodie Densmore, executive director of United Way of Prescott-Russell, is very passionate about the community she lives in and being able to help those in need.
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