B4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday July 4, 2001 United W ay honours S a n c t u a r y for volunteer, Ford k i n d n e s s The Sanctuary, a new church in Ford of Canada, and a volunteered tributions and incoming directors Bill town, is giving to the community. were honoured at the United Way of Smith (appointed), Clive Smith and “When we first came to Oakville Oakville’s recent 46th annual meeting Jane Cameron were welcomed. we made random visits with a six- - a good news evening. United Way CEO, Alison Pickard, question survey and one of the ques­ Not only did Don Pangman, chair stressed that while Oakville is viewed tions was what can a new church do to of the board, report on the organiza­ as an affluent community, there are meet your needs,” says Jeff tion’s most successful year to date, he many challenges to face. Christopherson, teaching pastor. also described its strategic new initia­ “One in ten citizens live in poverty “The answer we got back was tives including spearheading a “com­ in Oakville, and one in nine children. ‘stop taking and start giving some­ munity campus” building, which We can’t become complacent,” said thing to the community.’” would house United Way and its sup- Pickard. Keeping up to the health and The church has run three free car ported-agencies. A volunteer commit­ social service demands in Oakville washes at the Shell station at Trafalgar tee is currently working on plans. takes the power of many people.” Photo courtesy of United Way of Oakville and Upper Middle. Board member and treasurer, Peter The AGM was hosted by Appleby Volunteer David Grace, centre, with Don Pangman, board chair, and Alison “We’ve been doing random acts of kindness, and giving people thank- Hancock, described United Way’s College. Pickard, CEO of United Way of Oakville. financial picture, including a 14.9% you cards saying ‘God loves you, no increase in campaign revenue to $2.9 strings attached.’” million. The church will hold its third and Hopedale has soft spot for charities fourth preview services on July 8 and Combined campaign and adminis­ tration costs of 12% are well below the Michael Loftus, of Hopedale Mall each from St. John’s United Church “And, we have a lot of charities and Aug 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. These United Way norm of 15% and the 26% has a soft spot for charities and the Outreach and the American Women’s groups utilizing the mall,” continued services will be held at the Ramada average of North American charities. community. Club of Oakville. Loftus, noting the mall hosts an annu­ Inn, not at St. Matthew’s School. Funding to United Way’s 39 supported “When the Women's Centre ran Vacant mall space will be used for a al Charity Bazaar. The Sanctuary will be officialy agencies increased by nearly 11%. into financial difficulties, we lent a clothing sale to raise funds for the In addition, the mall has a 55-Plus launched on Sept. 9 at White Oaks Volunteer David Grace was award­ sympathetic ear. We’ve been actively Women’s Centre this Saturday, July 7. Club catering to its older clientele. Secondary School. ed with the Volunteer of the Year assisting them in a variety of ways.” The sale, taking place beside the ele­ Hopedale, now marking is 41st For information, call 905-337- award, for his 25-hour a week com­ Last September, the centre lost its vator, will be open during mall hours. year, was built by Loftus’ grandfather. 7648 or visit www.thesanctuary.ca mitment to the organization. Ford $45,000 in annual core funding from But, the Women’s Centre is not the David Sher. Motor Company was honoured with the Ontario Women’s Directorate, and only non-profit organization, which Loftus, 43, took over the operation Library access the Thanks a Million award for its has since struggled to raise sufficient calls Hopedale home. SAVIS - Sexual of the mall when his father, Barney exceptional campaign contribution. funds to remain open. So far, dona­ Assault and Violence Intervention Loftus, died in 1987. Retiring directors Gail Stinnes, tions have included $10,000 from the Services (formerly the Halton Rape Hopedale won an International 24 hours a day Scott Williams and Ed Crighton were Oakville'Zonta Club, $4,500 from the Crisis Centre) also rents space at the Council of Shopping Centres Merit The Oakville Public Library has recognized for their outstanding con­ Ontario Heartland Chorus, and $1,000 shopping centre, as does Birthright. Award last year. gone 24/7. The library can now be accessed using two new services. The first service is via telephone. 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