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By Nathan Howes SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Safetynet will walk the walk over the holidays that reason," said Shields. The support Safetynet provides includes free one-to-one tutoring, a clothing bank, an emergency non-perishable food bank and free music lessons. The clothing bank offers business suits for people to wear to job interviews, which can result in them becoming self-reliant and 13 · Friday, December 14, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com An Oakville charity is hoping its toy drive tomorrow (Saturday) can provide a safety net this holiday season for struggling families. Safetynet Children and Youth Charities, which provides support to impoverished families in the community, is partnering with Pick of the Crop Toys and Books for a one-day drive to help those in need. Safetynet founder and executive director Bill Shields said the charity serves a number of families that lack the funds to purchase toys for their children. RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog According to Shields, last year he received last- Safety Donation: Bill Shields, executive director of minute calls from two fam- Safetynet, and Robin Merry, right, and Michelle Arsenault, co-owners of ilies who didn't have toys Pick of the Crop Toys and Books, have teamed up for a charity toy drive for their children. to be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the downtown Oakville toy shop. When Shields started Safetynet in early 2007, he wanted to develop "It was something I thought could really programs focused on self-reliance and gen- work to help individuals, children and famierational poverty. lies. It (was) important for me to start it for confident, he said. "Clothing for someone below the poverty line is very important because it's a great expense and they simply can't afford it," said Shields. "That's one step out of poverty (by) being prepared for the job interview." See Safetynet page 18 Welcome to the Wonderful World of Playmobil Toys FROM OUR STORE IN MISSISSAUGA! Holiday Wishes Ho Ho Ho reg. priced items 20% off Additional Wed. December 19 BOXING DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS! Special hours in December 22, 23, 24 9 am - 5 pm, closed 25 and 26 Store Hours: Monday closed Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 11 am - 4 pm 10% off FREE . with $100. minimum purchase (while supplies last) POINSETTIA 6430 Kennedy Road - Unit D. Mississauga (at Annagem Blvd.) 905.696.7529 · www.playmobil.ca 30-70OFF EVERYTHING All FURS, Reversibles, Sheepskin - Shearlings, Angora wool coats, Accessories and Leathers Tremendous value! CLOSING % STORE SALE! 350 DUNDAS ST. E., OAKVILLE (TRAFALGAR & DUNDAS) ALL STORAGE & FUR SERVICES TO CONTINUE AS USUAL - BASED OUT OF OUR HAMILTON FACILITIES 446 Brant St. Burlington 905-634-9243 · 905-528-1177 www.livingstonfurs.com 905-257-5500 FACEBOOK.COM/OAKVILLEFIONNMACCOOLS 4551-01