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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 24, 2011 · 20 `T `T Ti i sea eason son... is s the s iv for gi fo vi vi in n ng g! Proud Sponsor of Oakville and all who live here. Giving back made easy (NC)--'Tis the season to help others. Giving back is a great thing to do all year round, but the holidays tend to bring out our charitable side. While giving to charity during the holidays can be fulfilling, it can also be challenging to find the time and money. Here are some great ways to give back without breaking the bank. Clear out some cupboard and/or closet space by donating canned goods and gently used clothing to a local food or clothing bank. Volunteer your time. Whether it's at a retirement home or a homeless shelter, a couple hours of your day can make a huge difference in someone's life. Click for a good cause. Nowadays a number of organizations are using social media to support charities, which can make giving back as easy as a click of a mouse. For example, from November 1st to December 31st, 2011 for every new "like" on Duracell Canada's Facebook page, the company will donate $1 to the Duracell Toy Fund up to a maximum amount of $25,000. All the money raised will be given to 13 participating Canadian paediatric hospitals across the country to buy or refurbish their children's playroom toys. "We know that Canadians' generosity can really shine during the holidays, and we truly hope Canadians will rally behind us to help make a difference to children in need," said Victoria Maybee, for Duracell Canada. "Hundreds of thousands of children and their families spend time in Canadian hospitals every year, and together we can help make their stay a little brighter with working toys and games." There are many ways to make a difference during this holiday season and it's important to remember that it's not always about how much or what you give, but rather that you are helping others in need. We are extremely proud to be partners with over 60 local charities and organizations including the Maycourt Club of Oakville, Community Foundation of Oakville, The United Way through our Mercedes-Benz 10k run, Sick Children's Hospital and the Downtown BIA. 300 South Service Road West Oakville, ON L6K 3X5 Tel (905) 845-6623 www.mboakville.ca Every time you donate to Goodwill, you help someone find a job. Here's how... 1 You donate to Goodwill. 2 Goodwill sells your donations in our stores. 3 The revenues help fund job training and other services to prepare people for job success. 4 People find good jobs. CONVENIENT GOODWILL LOCATIONS Burlington Oakville Milton 4051 New St. 407A Speers Rd. 550 Ontario St. S (at Walkers Line) (west of Dorval) (at Hwy 25 & Derry Rd) 905-333-8989 905-338-6240 905-875-3533 Donate Wisely Not all organizations that collect donations make the best use of them. Some thrift stores solicit donations under the name of a charity but as little as 5 percent of the money generated from these donations may actually go to the charity. At Goodwill, 84 percent of our revenues are funneled directly back into our employment and training programs. Goodwill is consistently ranked among top charities that make your donation go further. 15% Off Every 42 seconds Goodwill connects someone with a job