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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, September 13, 2012 · 24 Seven local agencies receive Trillium cash Seven Oakville-based community groups are among 35 non-profit organizations across Ontario to have received grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). "Volunteers and not-forprofit organizations work hard to meet the changing needs of the population they serve. Thanks to OTF funding, they can strengthen the fabric of their communities and make a much greater impact," said Gayle Wadden, chair of the Halton-Peel Grant Review Team for OTF. The local organizations that have received OTF grants follow: · 1188 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps -- received $49,500 to enhance the Oakville Cadet program by purchasing musical instruments for a brass and reed marching band · ArtHouse for Children and Youth -- the charity is the lead organization on a collaborative $135,000 to help deliver the free Junior Chef Cooking Program in high-need areas in Oakville and Burlington. The initiative promotes health and well-being in children through healthy, multicultural cooking, physical activity and community partnerships · Halton Family Services -- received $23,800 for an organizational review and planning process to develop a strategic plan. The organization provides counselling to more than 2,500 individuals, couples and families every year · Home Suite Hope Shared Living Corp. -- received $59,000 to purchase computer software to support the agency's fundraising, volunteer co-ordination and case-management activities, as well as support volunteer and staff training · Kerr Street Community Services -- received $86,700 to hire a volunteer co-ordina- tor to organize the large number of volunteers who help support the delivery of a range of social services, and recreational and arts programs for children, youth, adults and seniors in Oakville · Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre -- the group is the lead organization on a collaborative $104,800 to renovate a former north Oakville sales centre and convert it into a multi-use neighbourhood centre that will house programs for several non-profit organizations serving families and youths · Oakville Family YMCA -- received $225,000 to hire a community outreach co-ordinator to help implement the Priority Neighbourhoods Project, which will provide free, safe and accessible recreation programs for children, teens and young adults in lowincome and under-served areas in Oakville. September 15, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Come join us this Saturday! Allows light in and blocks the heat. Amazing 30 year warranty! Your PERMANENT Awning Solution FOLLOW THIS MAP AND OUR SIGNS TO FIND US an V Rd Cr es Sp ee rs ce n t Ti pp er to n nt ce es Cr Patio Cover OPEN HOUSE 2488 Trevor Drive, Oakville Enjoy maintenance-free outdoor living, all year long Wa ter fo rd St. Br on te R Tre v d. or Dr D vor Tre r W ob urn C re s ce n t Patio Covers and Enclosures www.naturallightpatiocovers.com 1-877-707-7427 CHECK O U OUR ON-L T INE PROJECT GALLERY Brid ge Rd . gu ar d