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l8 - WAI‘LRLOO CHRONICLE ' Wednesday lieteiiibet 24. 2006 - w ,---e__,_,,,,,:@_-eww_ IF.. Bonng Day bale - I I - Dec 2 7 10-6 Matting a dilemma: In the region A: the calendar turns from 2008 to r_,_.,e,,, ~ . . port has been provided to newcomers ”009. we are living in a period of lil lb] \l \\ ranging from assistance for profes~ change, uncertainty and turbulence. ? ‘, .i ‘ .' ‘ ‘ sionals on credential recognition to Whether yotir primary concern is a l \ 1" l 1‘ RS integrating Workers into entry» level . shrinking pension plan or credit for l positions. some potential or current business i 5; :1 i For many job seekers. access to ‘ ventures. the anxiety we experience on i ‘ . .. ‘ J ‘ technology is financially prohibitive i a daily basis is significant, 4“," .‘ i The Working (Jeiitre has established a t In times like this, we can be grateful M ‘11 :7: l computer-recycling program where i for some extraordinary people who - , k ‘ l volunteers rebuild systems for resale at l make Waterloo Regionan exemplary i ‘ ,i' ‘ a low cost. l‘hereis also a hicycleiecy [ district that is envied across Canada. l . , cling program where someone “ho [ All of us can quickly name those titer l 'v“ . l requires transportation assistance to l less individuals and their unconditionr l 1’ l and from work or a job interview can . al services that contribute to a truly i ART receive it # again fora prett} good l EnTIHE FHLL 8 ”Jul-[EH "IVE“TURY selfless and compassionate communi~ . l price. l W. l SINCLAIR In the business sector. when an l 42 W S N . ‘ The list is endless and unfortunately ‘ enterprise becomes highly successful G ynldhaxou t it is nearly impossible to recognize and profitable. It is often suggested l AA We®£££h Econ: everyone for their remarkable achievements. that the operation be franchised. lf a Working (Zentre - mm 5 1 9.822.3880 However, these are three of the similar tti what ioe and Stephanie have built could be many individuals Who, for a variety established in every city across Canada. we would he a of reasons. truly make a difference stronger and better nation, 0n Queen Street in downtown Another extraordinary local resident, Brice Balmer. Kitchener, right behind the Walper was chaplaincy director at the House of l'riendship for . Hotel. is a facility called the Work- over 33 years, lti this work he was in many ways the ing Centre. The two people who last stop for serious substance abusers and individuals have been around since it opened with related issues, however, he provided hope and 26 years ago are Joe and Stephanie assistance for those who had none, in 2007. he started Mancini. 1 don‘t know if either of on a full-time basis with the interfaith Social Assis- them have a title like CEO or presir tance Reform Coalition, _ dent or vice-president or executive Brice's advocacy on behalf of the disadvantaged ~ vice-president. however! am sure across Waterloo Region, and now ( )ntario. is extensive. . : kt. 5, S “557 . > they both accomplish as much. He has been a leader for the 25 iii 5 poverty reduction '7 ;' :CENE T 3 . -\_. probably more. in a single day than plan with the objective of cutting provincial poverty ‘ “ ‘L. L- x,“- , ' . anyone in Canada with the afores by 25 per cent in five years and :30 per cent in It). ' Ngég if: ‘ . F » ‘ i mentioned designations, Media outlets from across Canada frequently seek "92‘ “i g f f: 7; *’ Economic conditions across Brice‘s comments on government initiatives and _ ft “3;" Waterloo Region in 1982 were very other programs related to elevating the incomes and ‘ '%*~ .5) ‘ similar to 2008. The terms "restnic- standards of living for our marginalized population hi“, 33‘3"” F“ ff.” . . turingiand "downsizing" were Brice is one ofthose rare individuals whose pttblic ._ , -â€".._ i Vi; .; i‘ ‘ ‘ becoming very much a pan ofthe positions are not based (in political expediency but - . “ . I ‘ local vocabulary as high interest rather what is morally and ethically right. Despite “ “« rates resulted in business closures someones past difficulties. we are all entitled to a cer J" t and layoffs, tam level ofdignity and selflesteem that originates E my. to w At that time loe and Stephanie, front a responsible social welfare system and respect . \ My”! &â€"+- having inst graduated from the from those in positions olauthoritv anti governance i §| m\‘ n University ofWaterloo, established We often forget that for many in the community, 2 A 2* :- 12k Ev flit-Workingt entre rig a local success is not measured in rising sttx k prices. new it“ :6 3 W 1: response to unemployment anti cars or ltlgllrtlt‘finllltln teleiisioiis Rather. act out i 5' poverty in downtown Kitchener, plishnients are measured In terms of the individuals \_ .i, 7 ‘ ’ \ Over the past quarter century. who set llrl‘ robs after a lengthy period of unernplov " 7 . a thousands oflocal residents have merit. successful battles against substance addictions. “hm“ “n" '5 used the centre‘s services for job and ultimately those who novs have hope where pHer -~... 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