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Elsie came home to Waterloo we’re second after Toronto in Ontario," _ Region what: she began her career 8 a midwifie. dw.amrswm-steamh..-nfufiw Wm. mmmm Mm“... ensamwmsammm or 0 or c men. in program _ _ founded in 1987. “That's because we search support from mew-whom mam. mam-mo sensed With the “2.1mm Westzgecmomuat- havesuchawiderangeofopportunity mgdgniflcantcon but'ions o preserva- â€" we have manufacturing, we have dependence to independence." said canted it, youcan seeit everyday. you in Wflmot Towmhip last month during l-kr- hiy'i tech, we have the service sector â€" Casey. “We're aware of the challenges “That's a really good feeling to be NERD“- . . which has made us a popular area.” and we‘re tapped into the networks, no part of something that is doing some- The Waterloo Hrstoncal 5,00“? fosters the Casey said what’s unique about the we talk to each other about what the thing really good in the community recognition Of Waterloo regions unique heritage Waterloo-based non-profit agency is agendas are doing and what the clients everyday” and mm heritage Preservation. theyguidewomenfromtheirurrivalto aredoing. MsforEthnicWomenoelebrated hrmoremfomauonconmRyChMflkpm- an unfamiliar country with new cus- “We talk about what change in the its 25th anniversary in the fall and gums Chill! to! the Water-km Historical 30d“! at ‘ turns to giving them the opportunity to needs other agencies are seeing and Casey said it couldn‘t have been done 519-742-4990 9!" by email a‘ WWW!- give back to the community they've how they're addressing those things, with the efforts of people like Jessy You “I! 35?“ www.whs.ca. adopted. makingsurewedon’toverlapinthose NarayanandArlAriamtnam.theorga- ~‘ Wetsketlmnintoourprogramsall servicesWehaveaverygoodnetwork nintion’sflrstexecutivedlrector.’lhey Name-“flies the way from the beginning and when built that lets us tap into the needs of helped grow the organization from ' - they arrive and don’t know anybody the community and makes sure mov- humble beginning toitsmodem facili- at K'WAm Ability to the Skill Unlimited program that ing forward we can address those tyat_l45 ColumbiaStw, inWaterioo. ~ tabs them into employment readiness needs" Focus for Ethnic Women gets fund- Widggecharteredaccotfgitants are mm , and prepares them for employment," It’s important work that Casey felt ing from the provincial and federal gov- 3m“ 0 CA tax m r residentswi said Casey. "The topper is the lmmi- drawn to before joining the organiza- emments. but still neeth local support inmmesdurlngMarch. _ th grant Women in Voice program that lion in December alla- working for the to fulfill its mandate its major fundrais- h A5 in?“ their commitment to kie muffin”)? helps them once they’ve established Ontario government and other public er, Focus on Friends, will be held this c artere maccountants are "of “8 V" K-W themselves in building leadership skills sector groups previously to provide Friday, Mar. 8, at the Golf's Steak House Au”? Ab W ‘0 help people by doing their tam and building soda] change. As we put some of those same opportunities That in Kitchener. free 0 charge from March +26, 6'30'9 pm. 105 people through, they become the men- work extends to her personal life where It features a fundraising dinner, ”MM B- , tors” she’s done extensive charitable work, silent auction and entertainment. it will T° qualify f“ this free tax ”mm ”mm“- The program helps more than 1,000 including recently returning from also honour the contributions ofirnmi- total homehgld income must be h“ than $30,000, people a year and maximizes their Guatemala where she spent threes grant women to the community. This dmh dope: ents. °" 1°” than 320900 without potential while ensuring they get the week volunteering at an orphanage. year they will honour the work ofLauris epeuderi . . opportunity to succeed that everybody “i always wanted to be involved in DaCosta and BuniceValenzuela. 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