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15 | Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A Beacon of Hope Looking to a Brighter Future Kerr Street Ministries has been serving the `at-risk' population in the heart of Oakville for over 18 years. KSM started as a simple food co-operative, to help people struggling in the Kerr Street area. Over the years the needs of the community have led KSM to become much more. "We feel blessed to have the opportunity to come alongside the people in this community," says Gary O'Neill, the new Executive Director. "I would like to say `Thank You' to the many faithful donors that have supported KSM over the years. It is their generous contributions that have made it possible for KSM to be here and to serve. They inspire us to continue working to find new partnerships and programs that will help us to provide help for today and hope for the future." Opened in the Spring of 2010, the 19,000 square foot Dream Centre at 485 Kerr Street is home to Kerr Street Ministries. For many living below the poverty line, it has become a beacon of hope in Oakville. It is a place where people in need know they will find care and the generosity of their neighbours. To make it all possible, KSM depends greatly on the ongoing support of individual donors, churches and corporate partners alike. A very special thanks to the Oakville Beaver and to the many people that have responded to our recent "We Need Help" campaign. While we have a long way to go to keep the ministries going, your continued generosity is greatly appreciated... big or small. If you would like to know more, donate or see the Dream Centre, please feel free to stop by for a visit or check us out online at www.kerrstreet.com 427 SPEERS RD. UNIT #18 (905) 337-8338 Barre Life Studio Get a dancer's body... without the dance! Hollywood's best kept secret is coming to Oakville... Barre Life is opening it's first studio on Sept. 14th Come in for a complimentary session Check out our pre-grand opening specials online at www.barrelife.ca