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Page 2 VOLUNTEERS - Friday, April 14, 2006 Thank you for being a volunteer! Literacy North Halton celebrates 20 years in the community -- thanks to its volunteers In 1986 the community would have numbered under 20,000 residents but there was always a need for literacy upgrading in the community. Some local residents recognized this fact and got together in one of their own homes to discuss ways of providing help to those in need. Posters were placed in prominent positions and the first volunteer tutors were recruited. We have come a long way. In 20 years we are now providing literacy upgrading to a community that is now known as north Halton. This encompasses Georgetown, Acton and Milton and the population now exceeds 100,000 people. With at least one in five people struggling with their basic literacy skills, some 20,000 potential students alone exist in north Halton. Our classes run all year round and our volunteers come from all walks of life. These community-minded individuals give up three hours per week for a minimum of one full year to help another adult upgrade their basic reading, writing, spelling, math and computer skills. Here is what our students have to say about these great volunteers: · My tutor praises my work. It makes me feel funny...but I like it. · My volunteer tutor helped me become a great volunteer. · My tutor listens to me. · My tutor helped me with my story I did about the rock group KISS and worked on the computer with my spelling and math. · "I really enjoy going to class. My tutors work well together! I have learned a lot of different things. My tutors have put a lot of work into making this work. I really award them for what they have done." · "I want to say that I have learned a lot of math, grammar and typing. I really came a long way...Thanks to my tutors for the wonderful work that they've done." A great tribute for some great people. But let's not forget those volunteers who work Literacy Matters 905-873-2200 Thanks to All our Volunteer s! Thank you for your compassion, commitment and generosity. Over 400 children in our community benefited from your support. For information about how to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, please call 905.339.2355 or visit our web site www.bbbshalton.ca tirelessly behind the scenes. In order to raise funds for our programs, we have some very busy volunteers out in the community running our fundraising events. Our office could not survive without our great office volunteers, our computers would fail without IT support, our posters would not be placed in prominent positions throughout the community without our outreach volunteers and last but not least, our board members. The buck stops with them. They create our guidelines, stragically plan our activities and sit on sub-committees in order that we can successfully run our programs. Thank you all. Thank you for supporting literacy in this community. If you would like to volunteer with Literacy North Halton please call 905-873 2200 for further information or visit our website at www.literacynh.org Literacy North Halton is a registered nonprofit organization #107782609-RR0001 and is supported by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities; United Way of Halton Hills; United Way of Milton, community agencies and individuals. United Way volunteer urges involvement Continued from pg. 1 I talked to my neighbour to find out how I could get involved with the United Way of Halton Hills. In 2003, I joined her and a number of other people from Acton and Georgetown on the Board of Directors. After almost three years of volunteering with the organization I recognize that giving is more than signing a cheque. It is taking the time to examine the cause and think of those in need. And the need does exist in Halton Hills. Many social service organizations in our community experience the same challenges-- and they are not all financial. There is a huge challenge to engage our community and cultivate new volunteers. There are many ways to become involved and I would encourage you to explore what opportunities would suit your lifestyle, skills and interests. Once I became involved with the United Way, my family and friends became more aware of how volunteering makes Halton Hills a better place to live. United Way is an outstanding volunteer organization that cares for the social wellbeing of our community. On a daily basis, agencies supported by the United Way of Halton Hills touch the lives of people of all ages and all walks of life. In fact, one in three people in Halton Hills are touched in one way or another by the United Way. I have been able to help the United Way of Halton Hills with my professional skills. In return, the United Way has provided the opportunity for self-improvement through various interactions with the community and other volunteers. For more information on the United Way of Halton Hills contact our office at unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca or 905-877-3066. Ron Stitt has lived in Halton Hills for six years and works in the Energy Trading business. Ron is married with two children and lives in the Glen Williams area. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers. You have made an excellent contribution to your community. Well Done! To volunteer with VON Halton please call Toll free 1-800-387-7127 www.vonhalton.ca Charitable Registration #119284602RR0001 A United Way Member Agency VON Halton 905-827-8800 CVVCVCV Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for your caring and compassionate service. Thank You to all of our dedicated volunteers who share their time and talents to enrich all of our school communities! Al Bailey Chair of the Board Lou Piovesan Director of Education Paul Tate Chair of the Board Wayne Joudrie Director of Education The Bennett Health Care Centre 905-873-0115 x 8185 1 Princess Anne Drive Georgetown L7G 2B8 www.bennetthealthcarescentre.ca A non-profit long-term care facility. CVCVCVCCVCVCV You're The Best We have been extremely fortunate to have a wonderful group of volunteers. Our volunteers are special people in this community who take time to help their neighbours. Thank you one and all for your devotion and commitment. Without your help we would not be. Supporting at-risk children, youth, young adults and their families since 1981. VCVVCVC Volunteers brighten our days. CVCVCVCCVCVCV United Way of Halton Hills THANK YOU to our volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to help make a difference. You are truly appreciated for all that you do! For information on volunteer opportunities, contact Heather Thompson at 905-632-6513 ext 64 or toll free at 1-888-389-5535 or visit our website at www.tfyhalton.ca DISTRESS CENTRE NORTH HALTON 1973 - 2006 Thank you to all our many volunteers who have given their time, dedication and their compassion to help others in our communities. Thank you Volunteers for your valuable contribution Our Volunteers are a treasured resource, delivering or serving meals, providing friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, or community support, assisting at children's or youth programs, giving administrative assistance, advising on committees, or governing the Agency as members of the Board of Directors. For information on Volunteer opportunities, please call 905-873-6502 or 519-853-3310 Thank you to everyone in Halton Hills for their support to improve lives in our caring community. 115 Main St. South Georgetown L7G 4Y5 Tel: 905-877-3066 Fax: 905-877-3067 Email: unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca Website: www.haltonhills.unitedway.ca To improve lives in our caring community... remember to give where you live. The Georgetown Bread Basket 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit 12 (905) 873-3368 905-877-1211