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SUMMARY:US AND THEM Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to be part of an exclusive screening of US AND THEM at The Port Theatre on Friday\, October 15 at 7PM. A powerful documentary on the realities of homelessness and addiction\, this film will spark many important and difficult discussions. Sponsored by Suicide Prevention Coalition of Champlain East\, this one-night event includes a post-film panel discussion to talk about how these issues relate to our own community. \nSponsored by \n \n                                                                                  \n\nABOUT US AND THEM\n \nFilmed over a decade\, US AND THEM is a deeply visceral film about transformation through human connection. This documentary is composed of striking portraits of four extraordinary homeless individuals as they struggle with addictions. The film is directed by Krista Loughton and Jennifer Abbott (THE CORPORATION). The story follows Loughton’s ten-year journey exploring the worlds of Dawnellda\, Stan\, Eddie and Karen\, who she attempts to help. In the end\, it is Loughton herself who is changed. Punctuated with First Nations wisdom\, and Dr. Gabor Maté’s insight into the root causes of addiction\, the film shows there is no difference between US AND THEM. \n“Us and Them puts a human face on homelessness moving it from the political and economic realms into the human realm. This is done in a direct and personal way that the viewer can identify with.”  –Dr. Gabor Maté \n“By putting real human faces to these issues this film provides an invaluable service\, bringing a level of acceptance and understanding to a subject that has been hidden in silence and wrapped in stigma for too long.” -Victoria Mayor\, Lisa Helps \nTo bring attention to the issues of homelessness and addiction\, US AND THEM has been touring North American communities\, rural and urban\, from coast-to-coast. So far\, at every showing\, the audience response is the same — they are deeply moved. People leave the theatre and typically never look at someone living on our streets the same way again. \n  \nAN IMPORTANT POST-FILM PANEL DISCUSSION\nHomelessness and affordable housing are serious concerns in our region. The rising cost of rent and unaffordable for-sale prices in Cornwall\, Akwesasne and the Counties have detrimentally impacted many of our most vulnerable and marginalized communities. Homelessness is not something we see here in the same way as larger cities\, but it exists right under our noses. Couch surfing\, living in older motels\, squatting and even setting up camp in Tent City are all realities for many living in SDGCA. The stories depicted in the film are lived experiences here\, and we need to be talking about it. \nModerated by United Way Centraide SDG Executive Director\, Juliette Labossière\, the post-film panel will include representatives from  Akwesasne Healing Centre\, Centre 105\, Roy McMurtry Legal Clinic Legal Clinic\, House of Lazarus\, and the Social & Housing Services Department with City of Cornwall who will all share their knowledge of this crisis. \n\nDONATE WHAT YOU CAN TO WATCH\nWe invite everyone to attend this special event. You can reserve your spot by clicking the button below or show up at the door. We only ask that you donate what you can as the cost of your ticket. Donations will benefit both the United Way Centraide SDG and the Akwesasne Healing Centre\, and all money raised from this screening will be split 50/50 between both organizations. \nDon’t miss this one-night event that will tackle some very real and difficult issues that we not only need to be aware of\, but also talking about. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://unitedwaysdg.com/event/us-and-them-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:The Port Theatre\, 132 Montreal Rd\, Cornwall\, ON\, K6H 1B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2021 Campaign Launch in Lamoureux Park
DESCRIPTION:Be part of our 2021 Campaign Kickoff \nShow your local love by launching our 2021 Campaign with us on Thursday\, September 9! This marks the beginning of our four month blitz to raise awareness for local issues and fundraise for local agencies and programs that are tackling them in our region. \n2020 and 2021 have been heavy years. The issues that we’ve been talking about for nearly 80 years were made #UNIGNORABLE by the health\, social and economic impact of the pandemic. We all have a story related COVID-19 whether it’s our own job loss/reduced hours\, health\, mental health\, the strain of many province-wide shutdowns in a short time\, or we watched our friends\, family and community experience these hardships. \nThere is a long road ahead of us. We have a lot of time to talk about and highlight those stories to show how the pandemic has not been felt equally in this community. Tackling the increased poverty related issues and extra demand for vital services due to the pandemic can feel overwhelming. \nWhile we’re feeling the weight of these issues\, we also know that sometimes we need to take a break on these difficult and uncertain days to find the strength to be hopeful. To find humour and lightness from within that helps us keep fighting and advocating for our region. \nBreakfast with a helping of the Questionable Comedians\nWhat better way to stir hope than by adding pinch of laughter? Along with eggs\, sausage\, pastries\, and coffee\, we are serving a heaping spoonful of the Questionable Comedians! Laugh with Jamie Carr\, Mike Baird and Simon Mclinden while learning about the United Way Centraide SDG’s vision for this year. \nWe are not charging for the show but we’re asking people to donate what they can at the event or when they register to enjoy the breakfast. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  \nDish with our local agencies\nMeet a few of our local agencies who will have a table set up to discuss the vital programs they are running in our region and how its impacting the lives of our most vulnerable communities. Poverty reduction is a community effort that takes many forms. Learn how these agencies are changing lives! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe morning’s ingredients \n8:00 am    Check in\, enjoy breakfast and mingle with our team and local agencies\n8:30 am    Welcome from Senator Clement\, Executive Director Juliette Labossière & Campaign Chair Nicholas Seguin\n8:45 am    Comedy Show from Questionable Comedians\n9:15 am    Closing from Senator Clement\n9:20 am    Mingle with our team and local agencies \nBYOC\nBring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the show! There are benches in the park\, but they will be first come first serve. The United Way Centraide SDG will not be providing extra seating for this event. \nThis is a rain or shine event\, so please dress according to the weather. \nHealth and Safety\nYour health and safety is our first priority. This event will follow EOHU COVID-19 guidelines\, including screening upon arrival and mandatory mask wearing when social distancing isn’t possible. We will provide masks if you forget yours!  Hand sanitizer will be readily available when checking in and when picking up food or coffee. \n 
URL:https://unitedwaysdg.com/event/2021-campaign-launch-in-lamoureux-park/
LOCATION:Lions Club Bandshell (Lamoureux Park)\, 100 Water St E\, Cornwall\, Ontario\, K6H 6G4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2020/21
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday\, June 16\, 2021 at 8 a.m.\nJoin us for a virtual presentation as we look back over the past year and share the impact we have made in Stormont\, Dundas & Glengarry. Learn about our COVID-19 relief efforts\, our dedicated staff\, the amazing volunteers and generous donors who work together so that United Way Centraide SDG can continue to improve lives and build our community. Together\, we can achieve our vision where individuals\, families and groups live together in a healthy\, safe and respectful community. \nSpace is limited! RSVP below to secure your spot! \n \n 
URL:https://unitedwaysdg.com/event/annual-general-meeting-2020-21/
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SUMMARY:Handbags for Hope
DESCRIPTION:Handbags for Hope\, sponsored by Your Credit Union\, is a new digital fundraiser that brings the fun of our past handbag event into the virtual space with some local self care flare! Whether you’re looking for some shopping therapy or for some wellness inspiration\, see how showing a little local love can also be a form of self care. \nHow you can support: \n\nWellness Bags & Eco Bags\nCurated by many local businesses\, we have developed wellness themed and eco themed bags! They are $100 each and packed with items to help you with your wellness and/or eco goals.\n\n\n\n  \nHandbag Auction\n\nFrom May 25 – 30\, you can treat yourself to some shopping therapy (for a good cause!) by bidding on our 22 handbags. And as an added bonus\, 10 of our bags have been sponsored by local businesses with a little something extra!\n\n\n  \n#7DaysofHope Social Media Challenge\n\nFrom May 26 – June 2\, we’re asking you to share what makes you hopeful right now for a chance to win one year membership to Planet Fitness Cornwall & a United Way SDG branded duffel bag! #7DaysofHopeSDG
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SUMMARY:Tampon Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:  \nTampon Tuesday donation drive in Stormont\, Dundas\, and Glengarry\nDonations will be collected from March 8 – 23\, 2021 at the United Way/Centraide SDG office \nUnited Way/Centraide SDG is excited to run the first Tampon Tuesday product drive in our region\, starting on International Women’s Day. The theme this year is to #ChooseToChallenge\, and we want to use this as an opportunity to raise awareness about period poverty. It’s important that the most vulnerable in our region have access to menstrual hygiene products as they are often the most requested from shelters and foodbanks but the least donated. \nStarting March 8 and running until March 23\, 2021\, community members are encouraged to donate pads\, tampons\, liners\, cups\, and other menstrual hygiene products to help fill this gap in our region. Donated products will be given to Sexual Assault Support Services Stormont\, Dundas\, Glengarry & Akwesasne and Maison Baldwin House. \nHow to give\nCollection Site: Drop off menstrual hygiene products at United Way/Centraide SDG on 55 Water St. West\, Suite 240 \nOnline: Donate products through our Amazon Wish List or send a monetary donation for us to purchase menstrual products here. \nWorkplace and Groups donating and/or doing a collection drive:\nShopper’s Drugmart (located at 1260 Brookdale Ave)\nInspire Community Support Services\nSeaway Valley Community Health Centre \nIf your group or workplace would like to be added to the list please email stephanie@unitedwaysdg.com \nAbout Tampon Tuesday\nStarted in London\, Ontario\, Tampon Tuesday is a grassroots movement about dignity. It started in 2009 to address the increasing need for menstrual hygiene products continues to grow as an opportunity to collect these products for people experiencing period poverty. \n 
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SUMMARY:Celebration Sleigh 2020
DESCRIPTION:Celebration Sleigh is back!\nWe’re back again this year with our annual Celebration Sleigh raffle to support the 2020 Campaign\, sponsored by the Bank of Montreal! Get your tickets from Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer and Canadian Tire from November 27 – December 18th! \nTickets are $5 each or 3 for $10! \nWeekly Draws\nOn Fridays (November 27\, December 4\, 11 18) at 12 pm\, we will be drawing winners for 2 $100 gift cards (Canadian Tire + Baxtrom’s YIG)! And the earlier you buy your tickets\, the more chances you have to win as your name will stay in the draws each week! \nGrand Prize\nOn Friday\, December 18 at 12 pm\, we will draw this year’s grand prize valued at $2500! Prizes include: \n$1000 cash \n$1000 in gift certificates from the LCBO\, Baxtrom’s YIG\, Canadian Tire and a gas card \n$250 gift from Baxtrom’s YIG \nFitbit Versa 2 \nWhere to buy tickets!\nBaxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer –  31 Ninth St E\, Cornwall \nVolunteers will be on-site at the lottery counter on Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 2 pm. Tickets are available at the courtesy desk when we’re not there! \nCanadian Tire – 201 Ninth St E\, Cornwall \nTickets available at the cash every day! \nUnited Way SDG – 55 Water St. W\, Suite 240\, Cornwall \nStop by our office from 9 am – 4:30 pm on Monday to Fridays! \n 
URL:https://unitedwaysdg.com/event/celebration-sleigh-2020/
LOCATION:Baxtrom’s YIG + Canadian Tire
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