Chantal Kreviazuk concert benefits War Child EMC Entertainment - On June 14, fifty Quinte area residents saw award-winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk perform an intimate concert benefiting War Child. On a warm evening, with the windows open in the Belleville Club and the sounds of the city drifting in and out of the room, Chantal performed a selection of her greatest hits while entertaining an intimate crowd with
personal stories, inspiring moments, heartfelt dedications, and her own special connection with War Child. Co-organizers Dr. Jonathan Kerr and Christy Wagner were astounded with the amount raised by the event, $55,000, with all proceeds going to support the work that War Child does around the world. The event was only possible because of the generous support of Ms. Kreviazuk and
event sponsors, who provided their goods and services at no cost: Pinnacle Music Studios, Huff Estates Winery, Earl and Angelo’s, and Bob House Photography. War Child is an internationally recognized charity that works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. By making a long-term invest-
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From the left are Dr. Jonathan Kerr, Dr. Samantha Nutt, Chantal Kreviazuk, Christy Wagner and Barbara Harmer. Photo: Bob House
ment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle of violence can be broken. War Child also takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act. Please visit <www.warchild.ca> to learn more. Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder and Executive Director of War Child, shared a few words at the
beginning of the evening. Dr. Nutt is a medical doctor, Order of Canada recipient, and author of the best selling book Damned Nations: Greed, Guns, Armies, and Aid. With more than 20 years experience living and working in war zones, Dr. Nutt passionately spoke about the power each of us holds for making positive change in the world. She also introduced the award-winning singer and songwriter, long time War Child
supporter, and her good friend Chantal Kreviazuk. Dr. Jonathan Kerr said after the event, “Belleville and the Quinte community showed great generosity and true character in supporting War Child in the tremendous work they do around the world. I was humbled that so many people in the Quinte area were eager to provide hope to children affected by war in our global community.”
EMC News - Regional - The Hastings Stewardship Council (HSC) is offering financial incentives of up to $3,000 for projects that will lead to improved stewardship and increased awareness of our natural resources. But the deadline is approaching fast. The HSC will provide limited funds to assist local Hastings County stewardship and conservation initiatives, partnering with landowner groups, resource associations, agencies and municipalities within Hastings County (including the cities of Belleville and Quinte West). Applications must be received by June 30. The Hastings Stewardship Council is a volunteer organization promoting stewardship and resource renewal. “We are active in tree planting, forest management, youth education and environmental awareness,” says HSC Co-ordinator
Matt Caruana. “In our 17 years we have formed strong relationships with the forest industry, Ministry of Natural Resources, municipalities, conservation authorities, the agriculture sector and landowners and have used this strong relationship to draw attention to and positively influence land stewardship through educational programs, involving Boy Scouts, the Frink Centre and O’Hara Mill Homestead, to name a few,” he adds. Some of HSC’s other activities include the Trenton Woodlot Conference, Wildlife Speaker series and the launch of Harvest Hastings. Working with municipalities and local organizations for the Communities Trees program, the council has also given away more than 50,000 trees. Another initiative, Trees Ontario, has helped to plant over 500,000
trees through the HSC’s Forest Extension program which helps landowners access funding to offset costs. Caruana adds the organization, with its 17 active council members, represents landowners and municipalities as well as agriculture, forest industry and environmental interests. Funding of up to $3,000 is available to groups whose projects are non-profit and help achieve the mission and/or focus of the HSC. The HSC mission can be found at <www.hastingsstewardship.ca>. The application deadline is June 30, 2013. Applicants submitting a proposal or requiring further information may contact Matt Caruana, Hastings Stewardship Co-ordinator, by email at <info@ hastingsstewardship.ca> or by phone at 613-391-9034.
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