United Way Invests $175,462 in 27 Programs



United Way Invests $175,462 in 27 Programs

For our 2016/2017 – Allocation period
The United Way of Lunenburg County invested $175,462 in 27 programs

 Funded programs will assist residents of
Lunenburg County
Includes the Towns of Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay,
The Municipalities of Chester and Lunenburg

 211 Information and Referral
Adult Learning Network Tutor Development
Activity Sampler for Culturally Diverse Women
Back in the Game Free Skates to Borrow at the LCLC
Back in the Game Free Skating Passes for Financially Stressed Families 
Big Brother Big Sisters in School Mentoring
Bikes for kids – 225 bikes distributed to date
Freeman House Community Kitchen
Girl Talk Summer Day Camps
Harbour House Community Outreach
Helping Hands Community Engagement Project
Hinchinbrook Farm Volunteer and First Aid Training
Hinchinbrook Farm Therapeutic Riding for Mentally Challenged Adults living with their Parents
Kids and Kops Summer Day Camp
Lunenburg and District Music Festival
 “Plow it Forward” Community Engagement Campaign
St. Vincent de Paul Community Outreach
Sexual Health Centre
South Shore Safe Communities Senior Safety Coordinator
YMCA Friday Night Youth Zone
YMCA King Street Youth Centre 

Municipality of Chester
Chester Community Wheels
Fox Point Community Centre
P.R.O. Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids)
VON Breakaway Adult Day Program Pilot in New Ross

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
P.R.O. Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids)
Senior Wheels
South Shore Family Resource Centre Buccaneer Bay/ Heritage House 4H 

Town of Bridgewater
Bridgewater Outdoor Pool
P.R.O. Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids)
Senior Wheels
South Shore Family Resource Centre 4H – BES School 

Town of Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay Swimming Pool Free Family Swims

Programs that benefit residents of Region of Queens Municipality
211 Information and Referral
Big Brother Big Sisters in School Mentoring
Girl Talk Summer Day Camps
Harbour House Community Outreach
Helping Hands Community Engagement Project (Caledonia)
Hinchinbrook Farm Therapeutic Riding for Mentally Challenged Adults living with their Parents
Hinchinbrook Farm Volunteer Training
Kids and Kops Summer Day Camp
“Plow it Forward” Community Engagement Campaign
Sexual Health Centre
YMCA Friday Night Youth Zone

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