• Congrats!

    April 25, 20120 Comments Agency

    Congratulations to SACHA’s volunteers who recently won the 2012 Ontario Victim Services Award of Distinction! Please read the following media release for more information… SACHA is thrilled to announce that our 24-hour Support Line volunteers are the recipients of the 2012 Ontario Victim Services Award. Ontario honoured those whose work helps victims of crime rebuild their lives in a ceremony at Queen’s Park today. This year’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction honoured 13 individuals and three organizations for their exceptional dedication and commitment to helping [...]

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  • Calling All Volunteers!

    March 26, 20120 Comments United Way 2012

    The United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton is seeking a volunteer office administrator at our Burlington office! Please click the link below to read the volunteer description and to find out how you can apply!   Volunteer Posting – Office Assistant – Burlington

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  • Wanted: CityQuest Committee Members

    February 28, 20120 Comments News & Updates

      Planning for the 2012 CityQuest Challenge is about to get underway and we are looking to expand our working committee.  The date for this year’s event has been set for Saturday, September 22, 2012   Committee Meetings will be as follows:   Feb to May = monthly May & June = bi weekly July to mid-August = no meetings – updates/communication electronically Week of Aug 20 until event = weekly   Meetings will take place at the Hamilton United Way office – 177 Rebecca [...]

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  • Thank You Hamilton & Burlington!

    February 22, 20120 Comments United Way 2011

        Message from Connie Smith, 2011 Hamilton Campaign Chair   What an unforgettable experience these past many months have been! As a journalist, I have always been attracted to stories that inspire: stories of people who have overcome adversity, unimaginable obstacles and challenges to give hope to others. In covering these stories I was most often led to the charitable organizations that are the first lines of defense when tragedy, or crisis strikes or need presents itself. After becoming involved with the United Way, [...]

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  • UNITED WAY HAS $6.9 MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE

    February 21, 20120 Comments United Way 2011

      During the first period of the Hamilton Bulldogs game, the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton announced the final results of their 2011 Campaign – $6,912,000 ($4,819,000 in Hamilton and $2,093,000 in Burlington).     Leading the celebration was Burlington Campaign Chair, Rick Bashista and Hamilton Campaign Chair, Connie Smith.   “The positive energy shown throughout this campaign by thousands of volunteers and donors in hundreds of workplaces throughout Burlington and Hamilton was inspiring”, said Bashista.  “It is overwhelming to see what can [...]

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