www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 12, 2017 | 44 Program assists the most vulnerable Applications for Halton community continued from p.43 These children are more likely to have social and emotional challenges, may drop out of school, and can suffer life-long consequences due to a lack of early intervention. HIPPY Oakville provides peer home visitor support for mothers of vulnerable children, who cannot afford pre-school education. Home visitors teach mothers how to teach their children with a 30-week curriculum of foundational preschool skills pre-reading, pre-writing and premath skills. "For 10 years, HIPPY has provided assistance to those in our community who need it most. Whether it's providing educational opportunities to children from low-income families, or providing resources for new mothers, HIPPY plays a key role in our community," said Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris. "Grant funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will help them continue their important work here in Halton." "I'm delighted to recognize the important work that HIPPY Oakville is responsible for in supporting parents as their child's first teacher," said Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon. "I'm particularly pleased we were able to fund this organization through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, so that our vulnerable children have the best possible start in life, " McMahon added. investment fund being accepted Non-profit organizations that provide social services or community health programs to Halton residents are invited to apply to the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF). The fund provides oneyear and multi-year funding to programs that support the health, wellbeing and safety of Halton residents. Three categories of funding are available to organizations that meet eligibility criteria, including a stream of funding targeted to programs that address food security. A total of $870,000 will be awarded through the HRCIF in 2018. Funding streams include: · Category One: Provides one-year funding up to $30,000 to non-profit, charitable or unincorporated community organizations for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. · Category Two: Provides up to three years of program funding to charitable organizations for programs and initiatives. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. · Category Three: This category was introduced in 2016 to provide a dedi- Small business. Big dreams. Small Business Loans. · · · · Cheque Cashing. Loans from $5,000 to $300,000. · Tax deductible fees. Rates starting at 7.99%. · Any cheque, any amount postdated, foreign, personal. Flexible payment schedules. · No holds, no hassles. Free, no obligation quote within 24 hours. cated stream of funding to food security programs to increase access to food in partnership with community agencies. Funding will focus on collaborative and innovative approaches to food security. The deadline for applications is Friday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Collaboration and networking sessions are also being offered for potential applicants interested in exploring innovative project opportunities with other community partners. For more information, visit halton.ca/investmentfund or call 311. CONCRETE www.moneymart.ca Money Mart has teamed up with Thinking Capital who will act as the lender. Money Mart is not the lending party for these loans. This is not a Money Mart solicitation or offer to lend to our customers. This service or any specific product may not be available in all provinces. Fees charged on cheque cashing vary by cheque type and are subject to change without notice. MONEY MART® is a registered service mark of National Money Mart Company. ©2017 National Money Mart Company. All Rights Reserved. Tradyo Turns Your Clutter Into Cash. Chat Call orText Need New Windows? 3245 Harvester Rd, Burlington 905-333-6705 EXPOSED AGGREGATE (Pebble) · DRIVEWAYS · STEPS · FRENCH CURBS · WALKWAYS · PATIOS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando Visit their showroom to shop for Windows & Doors. Diamond Award Winner Lifejacket Posted by MikeToolGuy $15 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com FREE ESTIMATES Visit www.Tradyo.com Buy and sell in your neighbourhood. *Cut out this ad and save 10% on your food bill *SAVE VE NOW 10% (430-1100 CALS) VAILD AT 1011 Uppermiddle Rd East & 217 Cross Ave Oakville(DINE IN ONLY) This coupon is only valid at 1011 Uppermiddle Rd E & 217 Cross Ave in Oakville ON. This coupon entitles you to 10% off your food bill before tax. Only one coupon per table. Taxes extra. No cash value. Expires on FEB 1, 2017. DINE IN ONLY Sat. Sept. 30, 2017. DINE IN ONLY