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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 25, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com On the line to make a difference Continued from page 3 The O akville Parent-Child Centre nally a committee I formed to find out how to carry on in the area of transitional housing in spite of this compromise and, originally, the Salvation Army and Halton Region were sup portive but we were told to cease and desist. So, as I worked in fundrais ing for the Lighthouse I started Home Suite Hope as a volunteer." Perkins recruited a volunteer board com posed of people "who felt we could make a differ ence" and Home Suite Hope was incorporated as a non-profit charity two years ago. `The directors put their own money on the line...bless them. They guaranteed the Wendy Perkins, Home Suite Hope Presents... You can make f/Y, a difference! " " S * lh e recipe tor success at the Oakville Parent-Child Centre is: · Families having fun · Volunteers sharing their expertise and experience · Staff who are committed and caring §l|§ii H | i W m « Add in a cup of energy and a love for children and you have our recipe for success. OPCC is presently seeking new ingredients for our Board of Directors ana would welcome applications from individuals who live in Halton. If you are looking for a new challenge for 2007 and wish to support an organization that truly has a positive impact on families OPCC has the opportunity for you. Your skills and experience may be the attributes that we need at our table, so please contact the Chair of our Nominating Committee guyhubert@cogeco.ca or our Executive Director at jsnidal@op-cc.ca for more information. "Volunteers take the time to make a difference" and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our present volunteers for their ongoing commitment and dedication throughout the year. Your contributions play a very important role at our Centre and we hope that through your experience with us you have learned new skills and felt valued for your contributions. On behalf of' the staff we wish you all the best for the holiday season. If you would like to learn more about additional volunteer options, please check out our website at www.op-cc.ca or contact w L O ii kpercival@op-cc.ca The Centre is a registered charitable organization, that has p ro vid ed program s and services for families s in ce 1980. Our s e r v ic e s are d e sig n e d to.su p p ort all fam ilies in their parenting role. We a lso offer early learning opportunities for children 0-6 years. 4600 Steeles West T. 905.851.8844 Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-6pm The Finest... · Gift Baskets · Chocolate Truffles · Gourmet Food · Specialty Coffee & Tea · Candles & Glassware · Baby & Bath Products ^ · Baskets, Ribbon & Bows · Christmas Decorations · Home Decor , 8 O a k v ille P a re n t-C h ild C e n tre Ontario Mon. Tues. W ed. Fri.-9-6, Thurs. -9 -7 , Sat. -1 0 -4 8 w w w .gift-p ak.co m For more information on programs, parenting and services offered by the Centre please contact us at M athesba 905-849-6366 w w w .op.-cc.ca_____ or visit our website'at GREAT GIFT IDEAS & STOCKING STUFFERS Especially for the Hard-To-Buy-Fors on your list