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Wednesday, May 19, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER B3 Courtney Pratt, chairman of Imagine, which promotes corporate giving, spoke at Friday's Oakville United Way Leaders Breakfast. Behind him is a poster of the Oakville United Way's new advertising campaign listing fund­ ed agencies under the slogan 'When Yon Say Yes You Say It 36 Times.' Photo by Riziero Vertolli Business told to support United Way By Wilma Blokhuis BEAVER FOCUS EDITOR The message was loud and clear - the Oakville United Way needs the sup­ port of more local businesses to help raises the funds to maintain the current level of service. "Oakville has grown dramatically in the last 10 years, and thus have the financial demands from agencies and service providers who care for those in need," said Don Pangman, this year's United Way campaign chair. "We have over 3,300 registered busi­ nesses in Oakville," he continued. "Of those 3,300, only 150 participat­ ed in our corporate campaign in 1998." Only 22% of last year's record $2,789 million campaign revenue came from the business sector. "I ask you to look around our town. "It has changed. We have over 130,000 people living in our community. "Last year over 40,000 people were touched in some way by the 36 agencies that the United Way funds. That ratio of one-third (needing the services of a United Way funded agency) is unlikely to change as our community grows," he continued. "By the year 2005 it is predicted that Oakville's population will exceed 162,000. That means 53,000 people will make use of the services provided." Pangman made the remarks at Friday's fourth annual Oakville United VON inform ation series for caregivers In response to changing community needs, VON Halton is offering a four- part education series for family mem­ bers who provide ongoing care for a loved one at home. Many individuals find themselves unprepared when heavy care for a fam­ ily member who is dealing with the effects of a stroke, Parkinson's disease or other disabling condition comes upon them gradually or suddenly. 'How to be a Family Caregiver...and Survive' is a new series led by nurse, educator and family caregiver Mary Buzzell. This series will offer practical advice, encouragement and a chance to learn about resources available to make the caregiver role easier. Each of the two-hour seminars will take place in an informal setting at the VON Halton office. Topics to be cov­ ered include: Reducing Your Stress; Staying in Control of Your Life; Handling Guilt and Anger; and Community Resources. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays starting June 2nd from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call VON Halton at 827-8800 Ext. 2200 to register. A fee of $10 per ses­ sion will be charged to cover costs (subsidies will be available). 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Call (905) 825-2345. THE ENTERPRISE C ENTRE CanadS Way Leaders Breakfast at the Galaxy Club. Keynote speaker Courtney Pratt, chairman of Imagine, a private sector funded endeavour to promote good cor­ porate citizenship and corporate philan­ thropy, echoed Pangman's sentiment. Pratt, who is heavily involved with Toronto's United Way said its "critical" for businesses corporations to give and support workplace campaigns. "More businesses have to start giv­ ing," he said. 'Too few give. Business must go beyond writing the cheque. Encourage your employees to volun­ teer," Pratt told 200 local business and labour leaders at the breakfast. Business should be contributing more to help the less fortunate, he said. Supporting agencies which provide services to those in need, through the United Way, "is vital to the basic health of the community. "United Way agencies provide a 'hand-up.' Don't think of it as a safety net, but as a trampoline, to bouncepeo- ple back into productive lives. Pratt views corporate giving as equally important to profitability, hav­ ing well paid workforce, job creation and create wealth for shareholders. Imagine was formed 10 years ago with the mandate to promote corporate giving of at least 1% of pre-tax profits. Pangman also officially launched the Oakville United Way's new advertising campaign. The new design is a red square with 'Help & Hope' written in white lettering, the 'o' in Hope being the official United Way logo. "Our new campaign slogan says it all," said Pangman - 'When You Say Yes You Say It 36 Times.' "You are saying yes to seniors who require long term care, housing and transportation. "You are saying yes to those joining our community from different cultures who may require settlement and lan­ guage services. "You are saying yes to helping fami­ lies earing below the poverty line. 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