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Oct 23, 19 •
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Jeff Burrows and the team behind the Bowling Stones fundraiser can’t wait for Nov. 2. The Tea Party drummer and brainchild of the event said teams have been signing up at a torrid pace for the fundraiser, as 21 are already committed. But there’s room for...
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Jul 10, 19 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Mary Beth Corcoran • No Comments
After more than three decades of working five days a week at Outreach for Hunger in Chatham, long-time volunteer Don McGregor is handing in his key. McGregor was given an official goodbye at a special luncheon recently by OFH staff and fellow volunteers, with...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Geoffrey and Dagmar de Liberato of Thrive Strategic Business Solutions in Chatham wanted to give back to the community, making a $1,000 donation to Outreach for Hunger over the holiday season...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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The president of Chatham Goodfellows was in awe of what the folks at YA have done this year in terms of gathering toys and food for those in need. On Nov. 20, Tim Haskell stepped through the entrance to YA’s offices on Richmond Street in Chatham to be...
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Nov 22, 18 •
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Area band, The S’Aints, is once again joining forces with St. Clair College and Caesars Windsor to “sleigh” hunger with an all-ages, annual fundraising concert on The Colosseum stage on Dec. 21 at 8 pm. A holiday tradition for the entire family, the...
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Oct 30, 18 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Sarah Schofield • No Comments
Denise Couture Bell from Outreach for Hunger helps serve a wieners-and-beans lunch at the 43rd Annual Poor Boy Luncheon and Silent Auction on Friday held at the W.I.S.H. Centre. Held at a new location this year, attendance was down compared to previous years....
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Oct 4, 18 •
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Mike Lenover from Lenovers Meats and Seafood Ltd., left, recently had a charity barbecue to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the family-owned business. With participation of Maple City Bakery for the buns, and Gypsy King with the corn, the two-day event...
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Dec 28, 17 •
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Many talented local musicians are sharing their talents this holiday season; all to help raise much needed funds for the local food bank. For this thirteenth annual Holiday Jam for Hunger, musicians from across Chatham-Kent & southwestern Ontario will be...
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Oct 31, 17 •
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Poor Boy Luncheon volunteer Dan Foster doles out a ladle full of wieners and beans to Brenda LeClair, executive director of Outreach for Hunger, the prime recipient of the proceeds of the 42nd annual event. It took place Oct. 27 at the Spirit and Life Centre...
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Sep 19, 17 •
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Captain Positive and OptoWoman helped the women behind 100+ Women Who Care hand over a big cheque worth $10,000 to Brenda LeClair of Chatham Outreach for Hunger recently. Four times a year, the members of the group gather to put in $100 each and vote on a...
