West District Highlights
Here's a look at what's happening in the communities we serve!
Fundraiser 2007 - Event Highlights
CH Staff pose for a picture |
On Friday, March 2, 2007, 170 people gathered at Piazza Banquet Hall in Hamilton to celebrate the ministry of Christian Horizons. Our goal was to raise funds for Day Programs in Hamilton, Niagara, Waterloo, Halton and Peel and for Christian Horizons’ global work.
The gathering welcomed CH staff, supporters and special guests including Hugh Robinson our Ministry of
Community and Social Services Program Supervisor from the Central-West Regional Office.
Dinner at globally themed tables |
Guests enjoyed the candy buffet and live music while bidding on Silent Auction items prior to the lovely meal.
Presentations by the West District Day Programs were a big highlight of the event. The evening ended with a live auction before the announcement of the proceeds raised during the evening. The final donation tally exceeded $15,000 after all expenses!
Day program performers |
The West District Leadership team wishes to thank Ed Sider for his involvement and support. We also want to recognize the efforts of Laura Watson-Russell who was instrumental in organizing the event. Special thanks go to our many sponsors, performers and guests for the wonderful support we received!
By Allan Mills: District Executive Director, West District
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New Developments in Waterloo and Wellington
- We are expanding one of our family homes through February and March
to support four new individuals.
- The West District welcomed our first community person (ie outside of CH
residential locations) into service at the Waterloo Day Program in
January.
- Welcoming two new people into residential/treatment service at Wellington 1 in February.
- Welcoming a person from a facility at Waterloo 7 in February and enhancing behavioural
supports to the individuals in this program for six months.
- Filling a vacancy at Waterloo 2 by offering support to an individual in urgent need
of service from Waterloo Region in February.
 New Developments in Peel
- We are adding two new homes to our network allowing us to welcome in 11 new individuals requiring support. This will take place over a four month period.
- Peel 4 - Three new people will be served from a closing facility.
- Peel 6 - Five new people will be served coming from both a closing facility and from within the community.
- Peel 7 - Four new people are being served from the community.
New Development in Hamilton
- Hamilton 8 - A new home deal has been reached! One to two new
people will be receiving services at this location.
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