October 29, 2009
Clarke Road Secondary School, in partnership with United Way, London and District Labour Council and OSSTF, are hosting a Community Resource and Information Fair on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clarke Road Secondary School.
A free event, the fair will provide resources and information to help people who are being affected by job loss and economic pressure.
“There are many hidden treasures in our community that can help people,” says Sharon Lupton, United Way’s Labour Programs & Services Coordinator. “We want to connect people to the information and resources that do exist so they can keep more of their money and cope with the stress that comes when you’re un, or under, employed.”
Six workshops running throughout the day will cover topics such as: employment Insurance; credit counselling; computer basics; coping with stress; yoga and meditation; cooking nutritional meals on a budget.
Over 20 community and government services will have information booths about training and education, tax credits, financial management, health and wellness and more.
“Collaborating on an event like this is another example of how United Way is helping people within our community – especially during these very challenging times,” says Andrew Lockie, United Way’s CEO. “Every day we’re committed to helping to improve people’s lives and help them reach their potential.”
One of United Way of London & Middlesex’s priority areas is to strengthen families who are struggling with poverty, violence and/or mental health issues. United Way initiates and partners on a number of community-wide projects that help to address the root causes of social issues such as poverty and literacy.
United Way is the largest non-government funder of social services in London and Middlesex County. It provides funding to community services that help people find work, access government benefits, receive counselling and emotional support, have subsidized child care and recreational activities and more. Each year, United Way supports the production of the booklet, Help Yourself Through Hard Times. It includes current and practical information about basic needs such as food, housing, mental health, addiction, health care, advocacy and legal help. It can be found at the United Way office at 409 King Street and online through www.uwlondon.on.ca and http://www.info.london.on.ca/.
About United Way
The largest non-government funder of social services in London and Middlesex County, United Way creates real, lasting change to improve the quality of life of all people in our communities. United Way identifies and understands the root causes of social issues; brings together research, experts and resources; initiates and invests in the most needed and proven programs; and develops leaders and skills to strengthen the charitable sector.
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For more information, please contact:
Johanna Mesjarik, Communications Coordinator
519-438-1723 ext. 346
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