$1000 donation for Gift of Hope
Polish Alliance donates to Cornwall Hospital The Gift of Hope organization recently received a $1000 donation from the CUPE Local 3251. The Gift of Hope is a registered charity, created by the DesRosiers family in 2004, in memory of their father Val DesRosiers. The organization helps local families and their children enjoy a magical Christmas by giving them groceries, gifts for their children, a full turkey dinner and warm clothing in time for the holiday season. With the help of numerous sponsors and donations, the organization has, to date, assisted 148 families with a total of 399 children. Monetary donations, food or gifts can be dropped off at numerous sites. For information, contact Carole at 613-362-2980. Pictured are Gift of Hope rep. Lucie DesRosiers Lafave, CUPE secretary Michelle Beaulne, CUPE treasurer Anna Boisvenue, Gift of Hope rep. Carole DesRosiers Bonneville, CUPE past vice-president Cheryl Pelkey, chief shop steward Denyse Fraser. — supplied photo
The Polish Alliance of Canada, Cornwall Branch 28, recently donated $3,000 to the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation. The Polish Alliance of Canada’s main mission is to promote interest in, and the study of, Polish culture, history and traditions through promoting, printing and publishing information and literature advancing
such interests. Pictured in are Margaret Aubin, Chris Kupczyk,
Elizabeth Mason, CCHF Executive Director Amy Gillespie, Adam Zulinski and Genevieve MacCuaig. — supplied photo
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
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