United Way receives $100,000 from Proctor & Gamble

The team at Procter & Gamble presented a cheque for $100,000 to Board Chair Tammy Sokolowski, Cabinet Member Darren Gallacher, and Executive Director Trish Buote last week. This is the final 2017 fundraising contribution to the United Way Leeds & Grenville, for a total of $200,000!

Mutazz Akour, P&G Plant Manager, was very thankful for having such a caring team: “It’s about the heart of this team”. The campaign at P&G is technician-run, and the dedicated team is all volunteer including many retirees. They contribute through payroll deduction, events, activities, and product sales.

Trish Buote remarked: “What an amazing contribution by an amazing team. There has been so much for this team to digest in 2017, and we are incredibly thankful for their continued dedication to our community. The money they have raised is critical to support people in need right here in Leeds & Grenville. I am humbled and thankful for them.”

Ottawa photographer donates print to HOL

Sandy Sharkey, Ottawa photographer, donated a beautiful print of one of her photos to the House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain for fundraising purposes. Sandy posted a picture of the print on Facebook and asked her followers to nominate a charitable recipient of the print, which is valued at nearly $500. The print is of a wild horse on Sable Island in Nova Scotia. Mandy Ayotte nominated the HOL, and the winner was announced on December 12. Sandy dropped the print off at the HOL on December 15. Pictured, from left, Sandy Sharkey, HOL executive director Cathy Ashby, and Catherine Landry. Thanks go out to Sandy for this wonderful donation and to Mandy Ayotte for the nomination!

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KPS holds food drive for Food Bank

The students and staff at Kemptville Public School (KPS) in Kemptville recently held a food drive for the House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain. Hundreds of food items were picked up by HOL staff on December 11. Pictured, some of the Grade 3 students at KPS who were instrumental in organizing the food drive. The House of Lazarus were really grateful to all the students and staff at KPS for their wonderful contribution.

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Holy Cross Catholic School