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8th Annual Celebration Breakfast, Announcing results of the 2009 Workplace Campaign, Cunard Centre
February 2, 2010

 

8th Annual Celebration Breakfast, February 25, 2010 at the Cunard Centre, Doors open at 7:30, Breakfast from 8-9. Join us as we announce the results of the 2009 Campaign.

Contact Roxanne Millington at 461-3060 or rmillington@unitedwayhalifax.ca to reserve a seat for $20 or a table for $200.

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Dartmouth North Film Project - 3 Local Documentaries by the residents of Dartmouth North available when you click on the Action for Neighbourhood Change button.
February 2, 2010
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Day of Caring 2009
September 9, 2009

United Way’s Annual Workplace Campaign is underway in workplaces across the community.

As campaigns start up, volunteers from workplaces around HRM are also gearing up for another round of Day of Caring. In October renovations will be completed by volunteers at community agencies throughout the municipality. Day of Caring is held annually to give employees a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the programs supported by United Way and see the impact their contribution makes.

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2009 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Announce a Goal of $6 Million for HRM Community
September 9, 2009

(Halifax, NS) United Way of Halifax Region kicked off today with Campaign Co-Chairs announcing a goal of $6 million for the community. Jamie Baillie, President and CEO of Credit Union Atlantic and Steve Murphy, Senior News Editor and Anchor, CTV Maritimes were on stage at the launch before an enthusiastic audience of United Way volunteers, donors, funded agencies and supporters. 

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Prominent residents Frank Beazley, Glen Dexter, Joan Jessome join United Way Board of Directors at 83rd Annual General Meeting
May 5, 2009

         (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.

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United Way Funds Youth-led Projects
May 5, 2009

(Halifax, NS) United Way of Halifax Region is thrilled to fund a wide variety of projects, submitted and led by youth ages 12-23. The Youth Grants program is new and was developed with a group of young volunteers living in HRM. They created the criteria, advised in the selection process, and will provide support for grant recipients, and assist with promotion of the grants. Eighteen projects have been approved.

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