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"We‘re looking to provide truly affordable housing for the target population using Out of the Cold," said Currie. "We‘re trying to help them with life skills and connect with local social services and get them back into educaâ€" tion to upgrade the skills | they have." > world to bring you the best i 1:%‘ Contemporary Ruget The May Court Club of Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo is now holding its 17th annual Christmas Dreams fundraiser at Conestoga mall. Beautiâ€" fully decorated Christmas trees and other decorative items are being raffled off, with proceeds supporting the club‘s programs in the community. The raffle draws will be made at noon Dec. 9. Pictured browsing around some of the trees last friday are Janet Vivian (left) and her mother, Grace Christianâ€" Dream a little dream n Dback into educaâ€" upgrade the skills ANDREA BAILEY roto TRAVEL SAFE! call 519â€"570â€"4208