18 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 10, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Union Gas offers Winter Warmth to low-income families Union Gas has launched its annual Winter Warmth program. It offers emergency relief to lowincome families facing financial difficulties paying their natural gas bills this winter. The Winter Warmth program operates in partnership with United Way agencies across the province and is a joint effort of nine Ontario energy utilities, including Union Gas. This year Winter Warmth will distribute more than $1 million in emergency heating relief to eligible households. Through the program, customers can receive one-time financial assistance of up to $450 per household. In addition to participating in the Winter Warmth Program, Union Gas also promotes conservation as one of the most powerful, long-term solutions to permanently lower gas bills. Union Gas provides a range of tools and education to give consumers the power to take control and manage their energy use. "During this time of economic uncertainty, low-income families may face problems with all their household bills from food to transportation," said Bill Isaacs, Acting District Manager, Union Gas. "Through the Winter Warmth program and through conservation measures, we can really make a difference in our community," said Isaacs. Eligible participants include Union Gas customers from lowincome households that, due to reduced income or personal difficulties, are in arrears, or at risk of going into arrears, on their gas bill and have exhausted all other sources of financial support. Union Gas partners with United Way agencies across its service territory to deliver the Winter Warmth program. Union Gas customers in the Milton and Oakville areas needing financial assistance to pay their gas bills can get information about Winter Warmth by contacting Halton Family Services, Milton Office. Union Gas customers in the Halton Hills area can get information about Winter Warmth by contacting Links2Care, in Acton. Roadmap to Success e-Learning Professional Development for the Non-Profit Sector Tickets to The Dinner Party Christmas Table-Cover Sale now available Celebrate the holidays with feasts and with fables. But don't let the festivities ruin your tables. A glass table cover will protect their veneer And keep them perfect for the New Year! all 5-6 mm clear, bronze or grey glass table covers. Polished edges only. United Way of Oakville now offers 11 online course bundles to staff and volunteers of Canadian non-profit organizations. From Business Fundamentals to Human Resource Management Roadmap to Success e-Learning modules are web-based, affordable and are accessible at any time and any place. For more information or to sample a module visit http://www.uwoakville.org/elearning.html 20% off (Heavy glass, speciality edge-work and tempered glass not included) included Sale runs from December 1, 2008 December 14, 2008 Delivery available upon request at an extra charge c 550 Bronte Rd., Oakville 905.827.2951 Tickets are now on sale for the Women of Halton Action Movement ( WHAM) The Dinner Party set for Thursday, March 5 in honour of International Women's Day. There will be a 5:30 p.m. cash bar and silent auction, and a 6:45 p.m. dinner and speaker. Keynote speaker will be Donna Kennedy-Glans who will speak on Peeling the Gender Onion. Entertainment will be by local Maria finalist Allie Hughes. Tickets cost $45 and are available through SAVIS at 905- 825-3622.