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West End HBA President Robert Molinaro with Longo’s Tony Indovina.
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Caremongering OHBA members have shone during the pandemic Canadian author Charles de Lint once observed, “Every time you do a good deed, you shine the light a little farther into the dark. And the thing is, when you’re gone, that light is going to keep shining on, pushing the shadows back.” With the COVID-19 pandemic weighing on people’s emotional as much as physical health, every kind
gesture has had that sort of effect— helping to pierce the darkness with a warming spotlight on those who need—and deserve—it most. From a pizza lunch to financial donations, and from manufacturing and distributing personal protective equipment to simply lending a helping hand in times of need,
Ontario Home Builders’ Association members have dug deep to help care for their respective communities over the past few months. Below is just a small handful of good deeds that have helped brighten the days for so many Ontario residents and frontline workers—gestures that are likely to be long remembered.
WEST END HBA
of the World to provide free meals each week to associations such as St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, various local fire and EMS Stations and St. Joseph’s Villa, one of Ontario’s largest long-term care facilities. “We’re very proud to be part of this great initiative and to have the opportunity to thank (those) who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Robert Molinaro, West End HBA President. “The support we’re seeing from the
community means a whole lot to our crews,” said Vanessa Vis, an Advanced Care Paramedic with Halton Region EMS, “They’re very grateful for it.” “We are overwhelmed by the community support for our frontline health care team,” added Mieke Ewen, Administrator at St. Joseph’s Villa. “Having local businesses deliver meals for our staff is inspiring.” KIRIN AIR SYSTEMS, meanwhile, was on the receiving end of a good deed from ENERCARE in late April.
The West End Home Builders’ Association, along with UTTER MORRIS INSURANCE BROKERS, the LEGGAT AUTO GROUP and the JOHN TRIM GROUP AT SCOTIAMcLEOD, worked together to thank first responders, health care workers and other essential employees. The group partnered with local restaurants Camp 31 BBQ, the Thirsty Cactus Cantina & Grill, La Piazza Allegra and Denninger’s Foods ohba.ca
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