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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