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Empty Bowls emulates soup kitchen by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Friday, October 28, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Andra Carpino distinctly remembers the first time she participated in the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which supports families facing homelessness. It was a cold and dark day during the fall, with a long line of people waiting to get inside the venue, much like one would picture homeless individuals doing to get a hot meal from a soup kitchen. "You don't think about homelessness when you live in a town like Oakville that is affluent," said the Oakville resident of the eye-opening experience a decade ago. "It really struck me," she said. "Some people live every day like this." That feeling of being grateful and thankful for what one has in life is what has kept Carpino returning year after year to Empty Bowls, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year. It's a signature fundraising event for Home Suite Hope (HSH), a non-profit charitable organization that provides transitional housing, education and training to single-parent families facing homelessness in the community. This year, the fundraiser is on Sunday, Nov. 6 at Oakville Christian School, 112 Third Line, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. Adult tickets cost $50, children's tickets cost $30, a group of two costs $95, a group of four costs $180 and a group of ten costs $375. The event, which puts a unique spin on a (647) 989-1276 YY@YangAccounting.ca CRA Re-Assessment Overdue Tax Return, Appeals IRS NEW Tax Treaty for Canadians GOLD Ying (kimberley) Yang Chartered Professional Accountant 11-1155 North Service Rd, W, Oakville 18th Floor, 2 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto (289) 291-3924 (647) 255-8049 Shirley Gretter shows off the bowl she just painted for the Empty Bowls fundraiser taking place at Oakville Christian School on Nov. 6. She was among a number of residents taking part in a painting session at Revera's Trafalgar Lodge retirement residence on Oct. 13. | Riziero Vertolli/Metroland COMPLETE BATHROOM, KITCHEN & LAUNDRY RENOVATIONS soup kitchen, has more than 700 empty bowls on display, a visual reminder of the single-parent families who are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. They've been hand-painted by community members over the last few weeks with a unique design and a message of hope. see Glimpsing on p.10 We Supply · Custom Vanities · Counter Tops · Tubs · Faucets · Sinks · Toilets · Custom Shower Doors · Tiles And Much More Fully Licensed, Insured & 2 Year Workmanship Warranty 2666 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 1D, Mississauga (at Winston Churchill) 905-823-2278 Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm www.clarksonbathandtile.com Proud Nominee of the 2015 Oakville Awards for Business Excellence INSTALLATION ON CABINETRY Purchase of $5000 or more before taxes. Please visit showroom for details. FREE Custom made Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry | Closet Systems Entertainment Units | Basement Renovations | Full Renos and More! 100% Canadian Made Cabinetry Quality Craftsmanship 20+ Years Experience Visit our 6000 sqft Design Centre Call us for a FREE in Home Consultation Units 2-3 333 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville T 905.844.3332 F 905.844.3334 www.aromakitchens.ca | info@aromakitchens.ca Create Your Dream Look