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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-11-16, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Donations are keeping the SDFB active Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Tis the season to be busy, is the motto for the Seaforth and District Food Bank, thousands of dollars are being donated, hundreds of pounds of food are dropped off regularly -an ideal time as Christmas is less than five weeks away. A Ziploc bag filled with more than $1,600 of cold hard cash brought in by Mike and Cathy Mulholland, managers at the Family Para- dise Campground was one of the largest donations of late. "There is always a need," stated Cathy, as her husband laughed when pulling out a couple fresh $100 bills out of the funds, to boast in a proud manner. The contribution came with a bonus of 180 pounds of food, the couple said to their knowledge this charita- ble trend has been an ongo- ing tradition at the camp- ground for the last five years. "It's nice to see the park and community get involved," Mike said standing behind a wall of can goods at the SDFB, November 10. Mike continued by saying some of these funds are col- lected from such popular events as the Witches Walk, but the majority of the money is donated thanks to the bottle drive they host throughout the year. Realizing that people in rural destinations go through these types of hard- ships, both Cathy and Mike said they are thrilled to sup- port the cause. From September on, most of the local schools shift into a can drive frenzy, SDFB, committee chair, Bob McDowell said the organiza- tion has their hands full, which is a good thing. McDowell credited St. James Catholic School, Seaforth Public School, and Central Huron Secondary for their charitable endowments around these busy periods. As well, he thanked the TD Canada Trust in Seaforth for their display of dedication as they held a BBQ with all the proceeds going towards the food bank. From such extreme tem- peratures reaching Huron County, "winter is our busy time, it's when we are needed most," explained McDowell who disclosed that roughly 175-200 souls benefit from their organiza- tion monthly and also men- tioned that 15 people had visited that very day. "It never ceases to amaze (with all the donations) from the people of this community like Mike and Cathy and oth- ers in the Huron East district." Next on the agenda is the Christmas Hamper, resi- dents have the option to apply now, the application deadline is December 18. The generous offering will feature a turkey or ham, potatoes and desserts. "Any- thing that goes in a Christ- mas dinner." ea ort uronexsositor.co N 1 Shaun Gregory Bearing a gift of more than $1,600 in cash for the Seaforth and District Food Bank, the Family Paradise Campground has done their good deed before Christmas. From the left are SDFB, committee chair, Bob McDowell, FPC managers, Mike and Cathy Mulholland. United Way Perth -Huron reaching fundraising goals fast Mike Beitz If there was a 25 per cent light bulb on the United Way Perth -Huron ther- mometer downtown, it would be lit. The organization is already a quarter of the way to its 2016 fundraising goal of $1,337,000. Executive director Ryan Erb said Tuesday that the campaign is currently at $334,627, which puts it "a little bit ahead" of where it was at this time of year in previous campaigns. "That's encouraging, but we've still got a lot of work to do," he said. The $1.3 million cam- paign goal represents an eight per cent increase over last year's target. And it's not just an arbi- trary increase for the sake of boosting the "magic num- ber," noted Erb. "The big thing we're try- ing to let people know is that the increase is about making sure we get some new programming and ser- vices in the community," he said. The plan is to support one new partner next April, and increase the level of support for another one. Specifically, the Centre for Employment and Learn- ing (CEL) will introduce the newcomer integration ser- vices program to welcome newcomers across Perth and Huron counties, build- ing on English as a Second Language programming already offered throughout the region. This program will provide a single initial point of con- tact for newcomers, acting as a referral hub for govern- ment and community ser- vices and resources. The CEL will also provide guidance, minimize a per- son's unique barriers, sup- port the efforts of local eco- nomic development organizations attracting newcomers, and help edu- cate local employers and the community at large about the benefits. "The benefits culturally and economically of wel- coming newcomers to Perth and Huron counties are incredibly advanta- geous," said Erin Jones, CEL's Stratford site co- ordinator. "It's important that we help them with comprehensive informa- tion and good referrals, and ensure our commu- nity is ready to welcome them in" With funding from United Way, the CEL intends to help 200 clients successfully join into local communities each year through their offices in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Sea - forth, Stratford and Wingham The John Howard Society, which is currently supported by the United Way, is also hoping to expand its services when the 2016 goal is met. The institutional visiting and reintegration support program assists individuals during incarceration and upon their release from cus- tody to reintegrate success- fully into the family unit and the community. Without the support of the John Howard Society, individuals would be released from custody with- out a release plan and appropriate community supports in place. In meeting the 2016 cam- paign goal, United Way Perth -Huron's support will provide an additional half day per week of service on site, and enable the John Howard Society to help 120 clients. The $1.3 million goal for 2016 is part of the local United Way's overall three- year commitment of $4 million. Providing its partners with financial support for three years, instead of one, gives them the time they need to make a difference with their programs and services, suggested Erb. "To be able to achieve full impact in a year is near to impossible," he said. "Three years gives our partners the comfort level of time to achieve what they intend to achieve" fflFRC'H I RY You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca Rev. Shaun Eaton - Deacon -in -Charge Sunday November 20 "Christ the King" Sunday Worship at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen at 10.30am followed by lunch Everyone Welcome Please note that worship in Seaforth is cancelled this day Council meets Thurs. Nov. 17 at 1 pm ACW Christmas Bazaar & Tea is Sat. Nov. 19 beginning at 1 pm H -P Deanery meeting Tues. Nov. 22 at 7pm EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Worship Leader - Pastor EIIy Dow November 20th - 10.30 Youth Sunday School 10:30 Coming Nov. 27th at 7:30pm Special Advent Service at the Golf Course Like us on facebook www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris November 20 -11 am "Beholding God #9" Sunday School - 9:45 am November 20 - 6 pm "Behold Your God" Video #10 Tuesday Evenings: Youth Group - 6:30 - 9 pm B & G Club - 6:45 pm Wednesday Evening: Men's & Ladies' Bible Study - 7 pm (- EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Dwight Nelson & Rev. Ted Nelson Lorrie Mann - Organist Anniversary Sunday Worship November 20 - 11am Nursery Provided as Needed (' ALL WELCOME ea ort uronexsositor.co N 1 Shaun Gregory Bearing a gift of more than $1,600 in cash for the Seaforth and District Food Bank, the Family Paradise Campground has done their good deed before Christmas. From the left are SDFB, committee chair, Bob McDowell, FPC managers, Mike and Cathy Mulholland. United Way Perth -Huron reaching fundraising goals fast Mike Beitz If there was a 25 per cent light bulb on the United Way Perth -Huron ther- mometer downtown, it would be lit. The organization is already a quarter of the way to its 2016 fundraising goal of $1,337,000. Executive director Ryan Erb said Tuesday that the campaign is currently at $334,627, which puts it "a little bit ahead" of where it was at this time of year in previous campaigns. "That's encouraging, but we've still got a lot of work to do," he said. The $1.3 million cam- paign goal represents an eight per cent increase over last year's target. And it's not just an arbi- trary increase for the sake of boosting the "magic num- ber," noted Erb. "The big thing we're try- ing to let people know is that the increase is about making sure we get some new programming and ser- vices in the community," he said. The plan is to support one new partner next April, and increase the level of support for another one. Specifically, the Centre for Employment and Learn- ing (CEL) will introduce the newcomer integration ser- vices program to welcome newcomers across Perth and Huron counties, build- ing on English as a Second Language programming already offered throughout the region. This program will provide a single initial point of con- tact for newcomers, acting as a referral hub for govern- ment and community ser- vices and resources. The CEL will also provide guidance, minimize a per- son's unique barriers, sup- port the efforts of local eco- nomic development organizations attracting newcomers, and help edu- cate local employers and the community at large about the benefits. "The benefits culturally and economically of wel- coming newcomers to Perth and Huron counties are incredibly advanta- geous," said Erin Jones, CEL's Stratford site co- ordinator. "It's important that we help them with comprehensive informa- tion and good referrals, and ensure our commu- nity is ready to welcome them in" With funding from United Way, the CEL intends to help 200 clients successfully join into local communities each year through their offices in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Sea - forth, Stratford and Wingham The John Howard Society, which is currently supported by the United Way, is also hoping to expand its services when the 2016 goal is met. The institutional visiting and reintegration support program assists individuals during incarceration and upon their release from cus- tody to reintegrate success- fully into the family unit and the community. Without the support of the John Howard Society, individuals would be released from custody with- out a release plan and appropriate community supports in place. In meeting the 2016 cam- paign goal, United Way Perth -Huron's support will provide an additional half day per week of service on site, and enable the John Howard Society to help 120 clients. The $1.3 million goal for 2016 is part of the local United Way's overall three- year commitment of $4 million. Providing its partners with financial support for three years, instead of one, gives them the time they need to make a difference with their programs and services, suggested Erb. "To be able to achieve full impact in a year is near to impossible," he said. "Three years gives our partners the comfort level of time to achieve what they intend to achieve"