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l2 - WAl lzltlixl CHRONICIJI - Wednesday. April [5. .3003 Students hope My Green Neighbour idea takes flight in next few years ‘ Continued from” lo ital market for safer home-improvement sustainability attractive to them and con- work, and are looking at programs that they ‘ ithstrnent vehicles ducive towards the things they're interested can partner with, such as the Residential It would also reduce program partici- "Fora fewyears l've been interestedinthe in and the things they'll “W I I 11 Energy Efficiency Program pants‘ energy costs. while creatinga new cap- idea of microfinancing,‘ said Chan. "All it respond to." e wan 0 re“ y that got is start at UW. takes is a little capital to start off. And with people unsure figure out how we They wouldn‘t mind ifone D . 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'96" you can cater to that particular ”You can look up people in Kitchener and "it's one of those areas of sustainability SHOECRAFTERS 9. l/Z'dschtl. demographic and that particular Waterloo and see the greening of your own that can appeal to people even in a reces- [m audience.” said Sayan. "We want to community." sion.” For more information about their projâ€" HWD TR? “wéwsgimfi” PIn 5197490787 really figure out how we can make The duo is serious about making the idea ect visit wwwtdcanadatrustcom/gogreen. ‘ . l ‘ . r~ «â€" J \ \ iâ€"J r-â€"* Celebratzng People In Actlon! The Volunteer Action Centre wishes to thank volunteers The Children‘s Museum is providing volunteers and their families merit. but also how important they are to the organizations they for enriching our community. With your hands you make Waterloo reduced ticket prices to enjoy the AndyWarhol exhibit: work with. Region a better place to live for all. THANKYOU! Rogers Television will be highlighting several stories of youth vol» We asked local nonprofit organizations and charities to share April is an important month for us here at the Volunteer Action unteers throughout ""3 week ,3‘ well as “3d” 0" Daytime; their stories and gratitude with us, and we are happy to share Centre. Not only are we proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary of the Ontario Youth Challenge '5 l" “1" ”(mg at 3'93 h‘9" schools. some snippets with you! i connecting volunteers to community, but we are gearing up for with students t"“99"” about volunteenng 5"" a chance 1° wm ‘3 Thaw-doc Public ”MW another terrific ”300““ VolunteerWeek! dance for their school. 'Our volunteers are a vibrant group oi people with many talents. Again this year, the Volunteer Action Centre is celebrating National Thanks to our National Volunteer Week when for their sup- They are very committed to their tasks and care deeply about the Volunteer Week by recognizing volunteers in some very special port! > _ library, the community and how they can give something back to ways: National Volunteer Week affords another opportunity to specially each. Thank you pr volunteers ,0, your help, your expertise and The Waterloo Central Railway is offering discounted rides for vol~ thank “mm“ 3"" 9'?“ "‘9 V°'“"‘°°' “"0"! Centre a an"? for sharing yourselves and your time. You truly enrich our library “Mae“ and their families; to highlight not only their tremendous contributions and commrt- and our community.’ Thank you " ’ A VOLUNTEERS Thank You! V from Volunteers h compassion , , - . - to \rVe would like to thank our many friendly ‘1‘"! ' “amt action volunteers who donate their time to support a ‘9 a. k W . variety of library programs and services. ., Q: I g mm "w“ you “n" thlmtmsgtg. on"? and 12a; ‘â€"“" languid-fit: mnmtmmdnlunteenoivesomiy You make the world hm“. ‘ ottneirprecioustirntomwrcommyauhr of difference at WPL' I'IW fami'y and Children's SEN'CGS “-3 “It!“ “.mmphyh of the waterloo region “”1”““15 BuildingHom...8uildr'ngHope 7’ _ . l I for helping to make @ MMJUE m L St. Monica House & Monica-Ainslie Place ”mum Li e thank our Volunteers. .. Thank you exceptional volunteers! ' . For your commitment and contribution in supporting young .1 h ugo s u c c e s s! Vltal Whers of our pregnant women and young mothers and their children. -,_-, ~ ,, , 7 ~ , - A Kitchener-Waterloo -(519) 7430291 Cambridge 4519) 5240431 ‘ _ n -. Health Care Team. mamm- mg ,. ,. . WHAI MAI IERS MOSI I r) C 11 (rm .9 .31 1113011 In . I I d [I I I I , At the heart of United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area are over ”(’3 S y’”” I? 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