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Lending a hand 13 · Thursday, December 8, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Every time you donate to Goodwill, you help someone find a job. Here's how... 1 You donate to Goodwill. 2 Goodwill sells your donations in our stores. 3 The revenues help fund job training and other services to prepare people for job success. 4 People find good jobs. CONVENIENT GOODWILL LOCATIONS Burlington Oakville Milton 4051 New St. 407A Speers Rd. 550 Ontario St. S (at Walkers Line) (west of Dorval) (at Hwy 25 & Derry Rd) 905-333-8989 905-338-6240 905-875-3533 ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER TO THE OPTIMIST CLUB: Lt (N) Sean Livingston of the Oakville Sea Cadets helps out as the Optimist Club of Oakville unloads its Christmas trees to be sold in support of local youths. After 40 years at Hopedale Mall, the club has moved its annual sales to Dorval Crossing East mall located on Dorval Drive at the QEW this year. The Optimist Club of Oakville, sells the trees in order to support a variety of youth programs. The club provides Youth Appreciation certificates and gifts, and a $2,000 scholarship to each local high school for a student heading on to university or college. It also sponsors sports teams, high school robotics teams, the Salvation Army of Oakville, Kerr Street Ministries, YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and donates $1,500 to Kerr Street Ministries for outside play equipment. Donate Wisely Not all organizations that collect donations make the best use of them. Some thrift stores solicit donations under the name of a charity but as little as 5 percent of the money generated from these donations may actually go to the charity. At Goodwill, 84 percent of our revenues are funneled directly back into our employment and training programs. Goodwill is consistently ranked among top charities that make your donation go further. 15% Off Every 42 seconds Goodwill connects someone with a job TM Experience the festive spirit Gift ideas for everyone on your list, holiday decor, r festive fashions and more. With over 60 Shops and Services, it's easy to wrap up your holiday shopping! Optimist Club of Oakville Christmas Tree Sale $ Starting November 26th, at the parking lot (near McDonald's). Supporting youth programs in Oakville. to your favourite store at Dorval Crossing. For your chance, enter at dorvalcrossing.com Contest closes December 31st, 2011 250 Gift Card WIN a Over 60 Shops & Services located at the QEW & Dorval Drive Visit dorvalcrossing.com for more information PROUDLY L MANAGED BY