United Way of Halifax Region

         (Halifax, NS) United Way of Halifax Region added three new board members at its Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 21. Frank Beazley, Chief of Halifax Regional Police, Glen Dexter, President and CEO of Canadian International Capital Inc., and Joan Jessome, head of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union will serve three year terms. Each will bring their unique blend of professional and personal experience to enrich the community building efforts of United Way of Halifax Region.

Chris Keevill, President of Colour, chaired the meeting held at the World Trade and Convention Centre. He completed his two-year term as chair and will continue as past chair. Candace Stevenson, was elected to replace Keevill. She is an active and committed community volunteer with more than five years as a board, community resources committee and funding panel member. She is also involved with a number of community organizations.

United Way’s Helen Cooper Award recognizing outstanding volunteer commitment was presented to Master Seaman Pierre Desmeules-Alain. He has served with the Canadian Navy for twenty-five years and has volunteered time and database development expertise as well as continuing to donate through payroll deduction. Community Spirit Awards were presented to CIBC & Wood Gundy and Ward Five Neighbourhood Centre in recognition of their engagement in community and support for life changing programs.

United Way’s annual report is only available online this year to ensure a greener option for all readers. Visit www.unitedwayhalifax.ca to read online or download a pdf version.

United Way combines the best mix of human and financial resources to support positive change for individuals, organizations and neighbourhoods. In 2008, more than $5.8 million was raised to fund 55 agencies across HRM and to engage and encourage the residents of Spryfield and Dartmouth North to take leadership in their neighbourhoods. United Way volunteers are also rallying support for 211, a community connection line that will give all Nova Scotians the opportunity to find the community, health or government services they need with one simple call. 
                                         

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Contact:
Carole McDougall
Director of Communications
United Way of Halifax Region
(902) 461-3082
(902) 499-3054