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Oakville Beaver, 27 Oct 2016, p. 34

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 34 Y expands priority neighbourhoods and youth programs by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff The YMCA of Oakville is expanding two community initiatives thanks to $500,000 in grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The Y was awarded the cash in two `grow' grants last March. The Y put the funds toward meeting the needs of children, youths and families in identified priority areas; and, engaging young people in leadership training and skills development. On Oct. 12, Ontario Labour Minister and From left, YMCA of Oakville Board Chair Michael Shaen, Y President and CEO Kyle Barber, Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer Mark Emmanuel, Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris and Ontario Labour Minister and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn at St. John Elementary School Oct. 12. | Julia Le/Metroland Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn met YMCA of Oakville officials to see the dollars in action at St. John Elementary School. That's where the Y operates an after-school program for youths. Flynn was joined by Ontario's Associate Education Minister and Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris and OTF volunteer Mark Emmanuel. Officials met a handful of students participating in sports activities offered through the Priority Neighbourhood Projects, which received $250,000 to expand its program reach over three years. An initial grant from OTF helped the Y launch the Priority Neighbourhoods Project in 2012, see Trillium on p.36 Custom Made Or Reupholstered To Suit Your Style Since 1967 upholstery & design www.baiers.ca Call uS fOR an aPPOinTMenT Sofas · Chairs · Headboards · Throw Pillows · Drapery & Hardware 11-2345 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville · 905.616.3156 · info@baiers.ca Leaky Basement? Call Us! Call Us... 905-510-9739 Professional, Cost Effective Solutions for Wet wayne@wisecracks.com Basements w w w. H a l t o n Wi s e C ra c k s . co m R0023925262

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