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Vol. 2, No. 49
The Voice of North Grenville
December 10, 2014
Growing community helps feed those in need
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Val Jackson, Jodie Prosciak, Jeff Quaile, David Allen, Catherine Allen, Sina Fattizzo, Gord Martin and harmonia Singh by Marguerite Boyer According to the Equinelle Community Association, they are the centre of North Grenville. I would beg to differ here in Oxford Mills, and I know Victor in the far outskirts of NG would say the same. Having said this, and gotten it off my chest, Oxford Mills is the centre, geographically in fact. Why else do we have the Municipal Garage here? However, Equinelle Community Association is quickly rising to the top, even though they are a young community association, compared to the rest of us. This past weekend, I
had the pleasure of meeting some of the group, who had gone door to door with flyers over the past month, raising awareness for the need of food for the House of Lazarus. I was quite impressed on arriving at Sine Fattizzo’s home. On entering the door, I encountered beautifully decorated boxes and baskets of donations all lined up along the hallway flowing into her living area. Members of the community had prepared, in each basket, a full Christmas meal, with stuffing, turkeys, cranberry sauce, deserts, etc... in fact all the trimmings needed for Christmas day. I was envious. Ralph Pulfur, from the House of Lazarus,
arrived with a trailer to cart it all away. They also raised $420 in cash. Pauline Pratt, director of the House of Lazurus was blown away by this donation. She says that the community had obviously put their heart and soul into the baskets and boxes. The impact on them is the difference between having a shortfall this year to filling the gaps. They had families that they had not been able to cover and now thanks to the Equinelle Community Association, they have what they need. This time of year, there are always last minute families, who realise they just can’t make it and that
photo courtesy Ralph Pulfur their children will feel the impact. Pauline mentioned one father in particular, who came in crying, saying he just could not watch his children suffer over the season. Pauline would also like to thank Judy and Jim Beveridge of the B& H Grocers who helped make this all happen--- not only at Christmas but their generosity throughout the year. The generosity of this community is truly inspiring. They have put themselves on the map, perhaps not as the centre of the universe, but alongside the rest of us. Well done Equinelle Community Association!
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