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United Way sets $215,000 fund-raising objective

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for the poor, assistance with mental and

TheyknowthattheirdonationstoCentraide/

people across Prescott-Russell’s eight

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physical health issues, and activities for

United Way support and bring comfort to

municipalities. Over the past 13 years,

children and youth.

some of our most vulnerable people here in

Centraide/UnitedWayPrescott-Russell has

The objective last year was $300,000.

Prescott-Russell,”saidAndréanneGougeon,

distributedmore than$1millionthroughout

After raising about $186,000 last year,

Centraide/United Way Prescott-Russell

Chair of the Board of Directors.

theregiontostrengthenandsustainessential

Centraide/United Way Prescott-Russell

is dedicated to supporting the local

“That is why we are asking everyone in

community services and priority projects,

has raised its sights a little higher, setting

community agencies that bring vitally-

our community tohelpusachieve thisyear’s

helping to build a solid network of

a $215,000 goal for its 2011 fund-raising

needed care and comfort to vulnerable

goal. We are counting, once again, on their

community supports.

campaign.

continuing compassion and generosity.”

The campaign, which wraps up at the

In2010, thanks to the community spirit of

end of November, will bring together

thousands of individual and corporate

dozens of volunteers, dedicated to raising

donors, Centraide/United Way Prescott-

funds for local community organizations

Russell invested more than $186,000 in 16

that help children and youth, seniors, the

community organizations throughout the

poor, people with disabilities and those in

eight municipalities of Prescott Russell.

crisiswithmuch-neededfront-lineservices.

These organizations provide vital

“Thepeopleandbusinesses inPrescott-

community support services including food

Russellcaredeeplyabouttheircommunity.

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Recently the Dalkeith Historical Society took its Art Auction on the road, visiting the

Cornwall Squaremall todisplays paintings byMichael Cartwright,MaggieDeanTillett

and Susan Jephcott. For details, check out www.acorn2011.com.

“Wait for me…”

Saturday, October 22, the Ontario Early Years Centre of Glengarry-Prescott-

RussellinpartnershipwiththemembersoftheBestStartNetworkofPrescott-Russell

will host the “Wait for me…” conference geared towards parents and Early Years

professionals who work with children.

The event will take place at the École secondaire catholique de Casselman, 778 Brébeuf

St. A free daycare servicewill be available for children aged 18months to 12 years old.

Forregistrationandforadditionalinformation,calltheEarlyYearsCentreofGlengarry-

Prescott-Russell at 613-764-3434 or at 1-866-764-3434.

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