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May 6, 2010 Join the SOAR Adventure as a Volunteer!
Be part of Southern Ontario's greatest adventure, the Southern Ontario Amazing Race (SOAR), as a Race Marshal.
April 19, 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 16, 2010 CBC Host Andy Barrie: "Summer Camp Launched My Career"
In an essay featured in today's Globe and Mail, recently retired CBC morning host Andy Barrie tells the story of how summer camp launched his career.
April 9, 2010 Children's Foundation Grants Update
If you've contributed to the Children's Foundation then you are a big part of major progress that has been made in Guelph and Wellington in getting kids active and able to participate in activities.
Find out how many children have been helped so far in 2010.
April 5, 2010 Register to Golf and Save!
Next Thursday, April 15th, marks the last chance to register as an Early Bird for the 15th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament.
If you register and pay by that date, you will be saving 10% of your registration fee. For foursomes the price will be only $540 and for individuals it is just $135. Also, don't forget you can register and attend just the evening portion of the event, which includes dinner and the chance to win some great prizes, for $45.
March 19, 2010 United Way Increases Support for Food and Friends
Food and Friends is 1 of 13 community programs that will be receiving increased funding from the United Way of Guelph & Wellington.
March 17, 2010 Read the March 2010 Issue of The Beacon
Click here to read the latest issue of The Beacon
March 15, 2010 Live Free Day was a Success!
Live Free Day on Friday, March 5th was a complete success! It was difficult to go anywhere on Friday and not have at least one person in the room who was taking the Live Free challenge. Our community was buzzing!
March 15, 2010 Soccer Experience Builds Esteem and Sense of Belonging
"He gained a sense of pride, esteem, team work, and a sense of belonging. He has always had a lot of energy, and never enough areas to channel it. For our family, it is really important to have things to go out and do. It was a real family event! Thank you for your help, it is much appreciated."
Read how one Guelph Family was Impacted by Financial Assistance for their Son's Soccer
March 5, 2010 Today is Live Free Day!
Today over 28,000 students, 35 workplaces and 16 individuals will be making a sacrifice for children in our community who are going to school too hungry to learn.
Find out more on the Live Free Campaign Website.
Feb. 24, 2010 Apply for SOAR 2010 Today!
The Seventh Annual Southern Ontario Amazing Race is now accepting team applications. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing adventure!
Feb.22, 2010 Check out the Live Free Campaign Video - What Would You Give Up?
Are you ready to take the Live Free Challenge? Visit www.livefreecampaign.ca to sign up today.
Jan.18, 2010 Adopt-A-Family Gifts Bring on "Hooting and Hollering" at Youth Moving Forward
Matt Timberlake, a teacher at Youth Moving Forward in Mount Forest shared the impact of receiving Adopt-A-Family gifts on his students this past Christmas.
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