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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 7, 2007 - 19 Deadline approaches for next CFO grant applications The Community Foundation of Oakville's (CFO) latest grants target youth, the environment and social services. So far this year, the CFO has approved grants totalling close to $50,000 to support a wide range of projects aimed at improving the lives of those in and around Oakville. Grants were made through the following funding programs: Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund: · Oak Park Moms & Tots (preschool child/parent exercise program); · Easter Seals Society (summer programs for children); · Morden and Lorne Skuce Public Schools, in cooperation with the Halton Learning Foundation (music and physical education resources); · The Oakville Symphony Orchestra (young people's mini concerts); · Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton (summer kids' camp); · Oakville Suzuki Association (performing arts summer camp bursaries) · Oakville Children's Choir (choral celebration of Black History Month). Oakville Environmental Fund: · Conservation Halton (native tree plantings in partnership with local high schools); The Community Fund: · Big Brothers Big Sisters (high school mentors for kids); · Halton Food for Thought (start-up kits for school nutrition programs); Morden and Lorne Skuce Public Schools, in cooperation with the Halton Learning Foundation (literacy and numeracy resources); · Oak Park Mom & Tots (after-school literacy and homework help) and · St. John Ambulance, Oakville (bicycle response team for community events). "The Community Foundation of Oakville is thrilled to work with and support a wide range of charitable organizations in our community" said Lyn O'Reilly, chair of the CFO's grants committees. "Whether it's helping our youth, working with social service agencies, supporting arts and culture or helping sustain our environment, The CFO is committed to building and maintaining a healthy and vibrant Oakville," said O'Reilly. The next granting session deadline is March 15, 2007. For details, check the CFO website at www.thecfo.org or contact 905-845-5547. The CFO links community-minded citizens to charitable needs by managing permanent endowed funds and distributing income from those funds to local charities. Since 1997, grants of over $8 million have been made to benefit community organizations. In its 12 years of operation, the CFO's assets have grown to over $29 million, addressing needs in social services, health care, youth, the environment, arts and culture, education and community development. Anyone interested in applying for a grant, or wishing to make a lasting contribution to a favourite charity through the CFO, can contact Anne Miskey, director of Community Initiatives at 905-8455547. Huge Renovation Sale Temporarily relocated next to Black's during our renovation >Casual Wear & Formal Wear >Swimsuits & Beachwear >Accessories We cater to all ages Size 0-18 A promise to HOPEDALE MALL 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville, ON 905-827-4334 listen more and talk less. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FLORIDA. WestJet Vacations is now booking vacations to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining includes round-trip airfare, Disney Resort accommodations, Magic Your Way Base Ticket and all the features of the Disney Dining Plan. This package offers you the easy and affordable way to experience a wide variety of select restaurants, and you can save up to 40% per person on dining. And as a Guest at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel, benefits like Disney's Magical Express and Extra Magic Hours are available to you. Book now at westjetvacations.com. Call us at 1 877 737 7001 or talk to your travel agent. Aon's Halton/Peel office serves all of your risk management and insurance needs right in your own community. 905.829.5008 www.aon.ca Aon Global Reach Local Presence