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NEWS “AMBITIOUS FUNDRAISING TARGET TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RECOVERY In Halton Hills, 11.3 per & cent of seniors live in pov- g erty, according to the Unit é ed Way of Halton/H ‘@ ton, which has iaunchod an an = ambitious campaign of re- § covery. £ Over the past 18 months, a. COVID-19 has exacerbated £ already pressing issues for £ individuals, families and neighbourhoods experi- encing inequities like pov- erty, homelessness and so- cial isolati “Their needs, along the challenges of those ed i isis fo: Hal tion now more than ever. It is hard to believe we have been going through the co. VID-19 pandemic sin March 2020, COVID-19 has pushed so many of our neighbours into crisis,” said Brad Park, President and CEO of United Way Halton & lamilton (UWHE). This year, the UWHH is aiming to raise $10.8 mil- lion to support the network of essential social services across Halton and Hamil- fon,’ "an ambitious goal’ as ie agency works to sup- ee the most vulnerablein the community. ‘he community i is slow- re) mendous hope when it comes to stemming the tide of COVID-19, however, the work to address deepening poverty - and the pressing issues at the root of itis not a quick fix, he “As we move itor recov- ery, our goal is to ensure that the community's so- cial safety net is there to help, not only in times of crisis, but far into the fu- ture as we continue to re- build," said Park. "This means calling on our partners and support- ers to help community reach its fullest potential. With Halton Hills and its United I Way ilton UI This year's United Way Halton/Hamilton campaign has an ambitious goal of $10.8 million. people, I am confident we can achieve this At the beginning of the pandemic, the federal gov- ernment relied on UWHH to distribute COVID-19 emergency funding quick- leepest im- pact; since then, UWHH has invested $4.1 million in rapid response emergency funding to local agencies to You ina family, friendly atmo theifp.ca worked hard to enjoy re Mountainview Residents receive the vaccine booster dose and are enjoying ongoing activities www.mounta to support daily Located on the cusp ot the Hamlet of Glen Williams 222 Mountainview getown 90 Mountainview Residence by the Glen The only family owned & operated retirement home in Halton Hills. ell being. See our new suite plans online as we grow to meet the needs of our residents and community! ensure they have the re- sources to meet the rising need, he said. The social and econom- ic impacts of COVID-19 have transformed every as- pect of the community, and hundreds of thousands have come to rely on com- munity programs and ser- vices to get the help they need, said Park. Leathertown ER’ . $10,800, 000} [HH photo In Halton Hills, UWHH funds 48 programs that serve more than 7,870 peo- ple. The average cost of a nutritious food basket in Halton has risen by 7 per cent since 2018 and 71 per cent since 2003, according “We're ‘looking forward standing shoulder to shoulder with community as we move toward recov- ery," said campaign chair Anna Tacobelli “Last ar, gracious United Way supporters and were able to meet our tar- get goal. “Whether you are a long-standing supporter or considering giving for the first time, we hope you will stand united with us this year to help rebuild lives.” 'WHH kicks off the $10.8 million campaign with its signature Walk this Way, starting Sept. 24. ms are encouraged to walk, hike, bike or stroll 266 minutes in support of the 266 United Way-sup- ported programs in Hamil- ton/Halton. The goal is to raise $50,000 with the walk. For more information, or tomake a donation, visit www.uwhh.ca ENTER FOR A CHANCE >=» TO WIN 1 OF 3 «xe $5000 + HOME RENOVATION PRIZES Se = 264 Main St. North Acton, Ontario L7J 1W9 Ph: 519-853-1970 © Fax: 519-853-2542 f