Oakville Beaver, 26 Nov 1993, p. 3

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Gould encouraged the audience to imagine Oakville without the services of such agencies as Big Brothers and Big Sisters to provide role models for children in need at a time when single parent families are on the rise. A community withâ€" out the VON Alzheimer program to help seniors and their care givers when the bulge in our population is aging. She spoke of a community without Halton Family Services and Halton Adolescent Support Services aiding today‘s youth and Over the past year, 38,000 Oakville residents used the United Way services over the past year. United Way needs to raise another $150,000 The message of the evening focused on the importance of not letting the agencies down at a time when government funding is drying up. "The 15 day extension to Dec. 10th will ensure our 34 Funded Agencies will be able to support the growing needs of our growing comâ€" munity," Gould remarked. (Continued from page 1) target is truly needs driven, she said. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the United Way office, 84 Chisholm Street, Oakville L6K 3H7 or call 845â€" 5571, and a United Way volunteer will be happy to pick up your donation, or call the office with your Visa or Mastercard authorized donation. "We need everyone who can help to do so. When we look at our campaign and see 985 individuals who gave $67,282 in 1992, 101 Independent Businesses who gave $40,554 in 1992, and to date have not yet given in 1993, it gives us hope that our campaign goal is still achievable!!" says Gould. Raising another $150,000 in the next 15 days will ensure that all required agency services are proâ€" vided to the community, said Gould. To reach the final goal, Gould appealed to those who have not yet contributed to make donations, and asked those who have already conâ€" tributed to increase their support. tomorrow‘s community leaders. EXCELLENT SELECTION OF PICTURE FRAMES e MANY STYLES COLORS Reduced up to 50% 24" X 36" GIANT 36" X 48" INCLUDING ABSTRACT, MODERN AND TRADITIONAL STYLES NTINGS $12" â€" $44" $129 $199 $89." REG.

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