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t durhamregion.com / Volunteer centre gets funding jolt THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ July 19,2006 ♦ Page A9 ! ■ Federal grant brings much needed relief BY ERIN HATFIELD Staff Writer DURHAM - The fight for funding is constant for the Volunteer Resource Centre for Durham. But, according to the centre's executive director, Nancy Burke, a recent contribution contribution from the federal government will do much to secure the centre's future. After nearly being forced to close its doors in February, Services Canada has awarded the Centre funding for three positions on a six-month contract. "With these three individuals doing the marketing work, I can focus on fundraising," fundraising," said Ms. Burke, who was the lone employee prior to the funding. The Centre now employs a marketing co-ordinator, an event planner and a volunteer co-ordinator. "I submitted a request to (Services Canada); I outlined the positions and they approved the request," she said. 'It will enable us to accomplish so much more.' -- Nancy Burke The marketing person will increase awareness in the community, according to Ms. Burke, while the special event co-ordinator will organize two fund-raising fund-raising events and the volunteer co-ordinator will work to increase internal volunteering. volunteering. "They will assist us in getting things done that we wouldn't normally have been able to do," Ms. Burke said. "It will enable us to accomplish so much more." The Volu ntecr Resource Centre for Durham Durham Region provides volunteer recruitment recruitment and referral services to people who want to volunteer and not-for-profit, organizations in need of volunteers. Its mission is to foster, develop and sustain growth in volunteerism in order to help build a strong and dynamic community. àSt - mstamg i II F BV"". «frills lower food prices TM ggi For more information call: 905-966-0686 or visit our website at www.oshawajazzandbluesfestivaLcom NOW ONLINE Sudoku omne 8 ■ £ e : v,m mm xt ill Kingsway Arms at Clarington Centre A New Choice in Retirement Living Suites starting from $1900 Inquire today ! Indépendant & Supportive Packages NOW OPEN! Call today for your personalized tour, Model Suites open for viewing. HI "Your Family Matters" Kingsway Arms at Clarington Centre A Smart Choice For Today's Senior Retirement Suites with Amenities. 65 Clarington Blvd. • (905) 697-9992 www.kingswayarms.com • email: tbudden.kams@rogers.com Ask us about our Short Term and Trial Stays. :,:;; Belli rnmâmmm j Bilitw Jfiiill BjaML ■ 1 j 13 1 Til ■ ■mi love for life. one-on-one support all-natural products grocery store food ' •*" sATV KAl. ...it SPRING W.M V ik , pf As our clients vary, so do Ihelrresults. ill#' #1 ; moRitsonRd N bSe ;%i 1330 Ritson Rd. N 1345 King St. E ■ P #; 905,432.6999 : ,iy. 'b ' ■. ' V v ' ' • ■ ' 1 ' ... '"FftfifNlN;'#! : 1 ■ Oshawa III 1* c . I!." c* , . BU»"-' is «»&*£ B #4:# * i ^spfingfwater#i ll2^00irnHlH mm im a '# r w»? I nwi I VIIIW 'IV,iwill- ## 243 King St. E ; 14500Simcoe St. ■#-1#' # 1 905.697.9484 905.985.1084 Bowmanvllle Port Perry Hi# Bowmanviimall South Gate Mall #" i'#;a #;## 1 1 ,. 1.0 ' ■ . i'v'V.A ,l'v " 11 l 1 #'4 mmmms V ' v '- , -0« ■ • ' v' V ' " * ' t; ' ' ;i v "#• •v#" "< 'V ' ' ÿlÀLL 310-ÏHIN (8446) L w.herbalmagic.ca Urn*» *«***« ÿMl 'fill 1 ■ 1 (J; 'Oitils.\ ' : . If O ' ','V ' -'VO'f'W v,\„ . T ■■■7 l '"' i ■ ' ' ' ' ■■ ■■■«■■'■V '■..■■■■■■"".v liofrills, iofrilk. nsfrilk. 920 Dundas St. W. 355 Thlckson Rd. N. 303 frilk, iofrilk 303 Brock St. 151 Bloor St. E) 1050 Simcoe St. N. Prices effective from Thursday July 13th to Wednesday July 26th, 2006. While supplies last! We mwrvc Ihr riiht to limit <pianllilvs, while quantities last. lYniiucts may mil he available at all stores, We reserve Ine ri|(ht to eorreet any imiiileiilloiial errors lhat may r f ovvur in copy or Illustration, llltîli' '■ 11 Hhr.tttKt ■ #•. Mv