Posts Tagged ‘United Way of Sarnia-Lambton’

Learning Disabilities Association helps those with needs enjoy improved quality of life

The following is one in a series of articles highlighting the work of agencies funded by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. By Alexandra L’Heureux The Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County offers programs for children with not only learning disabilities, but any child having trouble or interested in a specific program. Their programs are open [...]

Lambton Seniors Association helps community members to continue living safely in their homes

The following is one in a series of articles highlighting the work of agencies funded by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. By Alexandra L’Heureux The Lambton Seniors Association is comprised of several small organizations providing support for individuals over 50 years of age and their family members. The association uses funding for their various programs [...]

Lambton Elderly Outreach provides variety of support services to seniors and adults with disabilities

The following is one in a series of articles highlighting the work of agencies funded by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. By Alexandra L’Heureux Lambton Elderly Outreach works to provide support services to adults with disabilities and seniors over 60 years of age. The objective for this organization is to keep seniors and adults with [...]

Financial Fitness teaches basics to wide variety of people in United Way funded program

By Alexandra L’Heureux Financial Fitness offers a variety of programs and functions throughout Sarnia Lambton and is designed to teach the basics of personal finance to a wide variety of people, including at risk groups. The Staff of Financial Fitness provide guidance for financial management and is available to every member of the community. Financial [...]

Helping those with developmental disabilities transition is goal of Community Living Sarnia

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The following is one in a series of articles highlighting the work of agencies funded by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. By Alexandra L’Heureux Community Living Sarnia provides employment and education opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Transition Facilitator program is an important feature for an individual who benefits from Community Living. This program [...]

Autism Sarnia-Lambton provides variety of services to individuals and families, thanks to United Way

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This is one in a series of articles that LambtonShield.com will be running over the next few weeks, each one highlighting a  United Way of Sarnia-Lambton funded agency. By Alexandra L’Heureux Autism is an invisible disability, making it difficult for community members to recognize a child with autism. Many children’s programs in Sarnia-Lambton are not [...]

Sting Black and White game a gem

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Close to 1,500 fans, the most ever for an inter-squad game turned out to watch Team Stamkos edge Team Wilson 5-4 on Tuesday night at the RBC Centre. Superstar Nail Yakupov scored the winning goal with 12.5 seconds remaining on a goalmouth pass from Alex Galchenyuk. It was Yakupov’s second goal of the night, his [...]

Black and White game tonight will benefit local United Way campaign

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The tradition continues. The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has renewed its community partnership with the United Way through the annual Black vs. White game scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, August 30 at the RBC Centre.  Game time is 7 pm. Regardless of the outcome, the United Way will be the big winner.  Over the years, the United Way has raised [...]

Local United Way sets campaign goal–exec director calls it ‘a stretch’ in the absence of Dow

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The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton announced its 2011 goal today and on the surface, the goal seems to be routine for the United Way, but a closer look reveals it will be a stretch this year. “We have set our goal the same as last year, but this year we will not be getting the [...]

United Way teams up with Toronto Argos for discounted tickets to Tiger Cat contest

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The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton and the Toronto Argonauts have come up with a second opportunity to support the United Way and take in an Argos Game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Sarnia-Lambton CFL fans get a chance to purchase discounted tickets and support the local United Way for the October 1, 2011 game [...]