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•The IFP• H alton H ills, Thursday, N ovem ber 6, 2014 9 HaltonHighlights November2014 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. November 12 9:30 a.m. Planning & PublicWorks Committee November 12 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee November 13 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee November 19 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meeting Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Funding is available for eligible non-profit organizations Protecting yourself during the flu season Flu season is upon us and the best way to protect against getting and spreading the flu is to get the annual influenza immunization (flu shot). Remember that when you protect yourself, you protect those around you who may be at risk of severe illness from the flu. In addition to Halton Regional flu immunization clinics, physicians' offices, walk-in clinics, many pharmacies and some workplaces offer the vaccine too. Be sure to call the walk-in clinic or pharmacy before you go. Don't forget to wash your hands frequently, use an alcohol- based sanitizer when soap and water are not available, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of the flu. For more information on the flu, including all clinic dates and locations, visit Halton.ca/flu, or dial 311. Do you have an emergency GO-kit? The non-profit sector plays a critical role in Halton Region. They offer innovative programs and services that make a positive impact on the quality of life for many Halton residents. Through the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF), the Region is committed to supporting the work of these great organizations. On November 3, 2014, Halton Region announced a proposal call for the HRCIF. It provides one-year and multi-year grants to eligible non-profit organizations that deliver community health or social service programs and initiatives to Halton residents. One-year grants are for non-profit, charitable or community organizations for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects. One- year grants are awarded for a maximum of one year and up to $20,000. The deadline for the one-year grant application is December 5, 2014 at 2 p.m. Multi-year grants provide up to three years of program funding to charitable organizations. The deadline for the multi-year grant application is December 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. In order to help potential applicants, Regional staff will be offering two information sessions to provide more information about the application process, eligibility criteria and more. Visit Halton.ca/investmentfund for more information about the fund, guidelines, how to apply, and dates, locations and registration for the sessions. You can also contact Halton Region by dialing 311. Updates available for non-profits If you would like to receive ongoing information on the HRCIF and updates for non-profits, sign up at Halton.ca/updates. Emergencies can happen at any time and it's important that residents are ready. There are three simple steps you can follow: know the risks, make a plan and get a kit. Having an emergency GO-kit is an important step because it allows you and your family to be self-sufficient for 72 hours while emergency responders focus their attention on response efforts. To find out what you should include in your kit, or to download Halton Region's personal emergency preparedness guide, visit Halton.ca/beprepared.