www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, January 25, 2013 · 10 Community digs deep to help UWO meet its target Continued from page 5 The race to reach the mark was tight until the end as the UWO was in danger of not reaching its goal. In December 2012, Stoate went before Town council and announced it was short by $100,000. "One of the turning points of this campaign came when the mayor kind- ly invited us to speak to council. When the situation we were facing was highlighted, Oakvillians stepped up," said Stoate. United Way Oakville CEO Brad Park said Stoate went above and beyond to help spread the word about UWO and utilized his social media to reach out. "Chris committed to making sure everyone in Oakville knew the need and how they could help. I've worked with a lot of campaign chairs and I can honestly say I've not met (anyone) who is more tenacious (and) more devoted," said Park. Stoate said with the help of its donors, UWO supports 33 local agen- FLOOR MODEL 15% OFF REGULAR PRICED ITEMS * cies that assists approximately 30,000 people in the community. "The United Way provides base funding for these agencies, which allows them to go out and raise further funds," said Stoate. Some of the agencies funded by UWO include the Halton Trauma Centre, Community Living Oakville, CNIB, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Oakville Distress Centre, St. John Ambulance, and Oakville ParentChild Centre, among others. The agencies focus on strengthening families, supporting independence and well-being in seniors and those in crisis and promoting self-sufficiency. The 2011 campaign was chaired by Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, CEO and president of Sheridan College. For the second consecutive year, Sheridan was given the Community Leadership Giving Campaign of the Year award. "This is very close to my heart. I can't go very far from the United Way (because) it's in my blood. You can check out, but you can never leave when it comes to the United Way," said Zabudsky. UWO award winners: · Agency Division Award -- Acclaim Health · Business Division Award -- Moen lnc. · Service Division Award -- LaserNetworks · Community Leadership Giving Campaign of the Year -- Sheridan College; OPSEU Local 244 and OPSEU Local 245 · Joint Union/Management Campaign Award -- CAW Local 707 and Voith lndustrial Services · Public Service/Education Division Award -- Town of Oakville · Manufacturing Division Award -- Ford Motor Company of Canada; Oakville Assembly Complex and CAW Local 707 · Outstanding Workplace Campaign Co-ordinator Award -- Mary Steenkist of Ford Motor Company of Canada · Outstanding Campaign Cabinet Volunteer Award -- Sean O'Brien · Speakers Bureau Award -- Kassandra Sawatzky, Distress Centre Oakville · Best Campaign Award -- Mattamy Homes Tim Johnston, former UWO board chair and a managing director in the Equity Capital Markets Americas Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, was chosen as the 2013 UWO campaign cabinet chair. For information, visit www. uwoakville.org. Since 1952 Carpet Cleaning Specialists On The Spot! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WALL TO WALL FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY AREA RUGS PERSIAN & ORIENTAL Truck Mount In-Plant Service Water Damage Restoration See the transformation of what we can do in relation to others! VOTED BEST CARPET & RUG CLEANERS 13 YEARS IN A ROW! MISSISSAUGA HOME AND DESIGN CENTRE N Drop-off Discount! 25% FREE 250 mL SPOTTING BOTTLE Erin Mills Pakrway Winston Churchill www.onthespotcleaning.ca Bronte Fine Furnishings & Accessories In home design consultation available * On floor sample items only. **Not applicable with any other promotions. 2575 Dundas St.W., Mississauga (between Winston Churchill & Erin Mills Pkwy) Tel: 905-820-4111 Fax: 905-820-4445 Dundas Q.E.W. 905-825-4256 1446 WALLACE RD. OAKVILLE, ON QEW Speers Wallace