Tag: Lakeside HOPE House

HOPE House Celebrates the End of a Successful Capital Campaign

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An in-person ceremony commemorated the completion of the capital campaign to buy and renovate the old Norfolk United Church, which you may know as the headquarters for HOPE House. Part of that ceremony was the official rename of the church as the David Barr Memorial Building, a rechristening of sorts that marked both the beginning of a new era at HOPE House and the continuation of their efforts to help Guelph’s most vulnerable. Continue reading “HOPE House Celebrates the End of a Successful Capital Campaign” →

Feds and Province Make Money Available For Community Centre Renos

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It was April Fool’s Day, but the announcement was no joke. The Federal and Provincial governments teamed up on Thursday to make $6 million in funding available for three local community centres in Guelph and Wellington County. To reduce the impacts of COVID, create job growth and invest in the future, HOPE House, YMCA of Three Rivers in Guelph, and the Elora Community Centre are getting some help with renovations. Continue reading “Feds and Province Make Money Available For Community Centre Renos” →

Politics Mixes with Breakfast For Some of Guelph’s Most Vulnerable

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The normal Wednesday morning community breakfast at Lakeside HOPE House had some special guests this week, another sign that the Federal Election is just a few weeks, if not a few days, away. Six of the candidates wanting to be Guelph’s next MP visited HOPE House Wednesday morning talk politics with some the City’s most vulnerable people over some scrambled eggs, sausage, and chocolate chip pancakes. Continue reading “Politics Mixes with Breakfast For Some of Guelph’s Most Vulnerable” →

Money for HOPE House Among New Funding for Ontario Non-Profits

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A lot of people in Guelph are going to get a lot of help thanks to new funding for Lakeside HOPE House delivered Guelph MPP Liz Sandals today. In an announcement at HOPE House’s downtown location today, Sandals pledged $150,000 over three years to “enhance the financial stability of those that need their help.” Continue reading “Money for HOPE House Among New Funding for Ontario Non-Profits” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #68 – Ted Drewlo, The Coldest Night of the Year

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This is probably not the type of weather you want when you’re holding a fundraiser called “The Coldest Night of the Year,” but on the other hand, if you want to rally people to come out and walk between two and ten kilometres to raise money for charity, this is maybe just the kind of weather you want. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #68 – Ted Drewlo, The Coldest Night of the Year” →