Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to let you all know that my training for the Ottawa Marathon is going well, and that things are falling nicely into place. Our goal is to raise awareness and financial support for the centre throughout the summer. If you would like to contribute to this fundraising effort, you can donate through our website at www.stjamescentre.ca
I will keep you posted with the developments
blessings
Al
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Quick update: the vernissage at the Centre St-Pierre is NOT friday, but thursday as of 5pm. Come enjoy some fine art with us!!!! Sorry for the mix-up!
blessings
Al
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Hi everyone,
On Thursday the 11th of February (@ 5 pm) the drop-in will be holding its vernissage for its most recent exhibit at the Centre St-Pierre (1212 rue Panet). Come by and enjoy some really good art with the artists and the staff of the centre. For more info, contact Anne-Marie Beaulieu at 514-288-0039.
blessings
Al
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Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to let you all know that two new people have joined our board of directors: Shawn Parker (social worker with the CLSC des faubourgs) & Pierre Goldberger (Pastor with the United Church). We are very excited to have them with us, and llok forward to working with them over the next few years.
Al
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Hi everyone,
Just would like to take a minute to thank all the volunteers that helped out on the 23rd of december with our christmas dinner. It was great tp spend time with all of you!
Merry christmas, and have a great new years
Blessings
Alan
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Hi everyone,
We are serving christmas dinner at St-James today at 15:00. We are expecting 100+ to show up, so if you have nothing to do, drop by and come celebrate with us!
Also if you live in the NDG area, I will be serving christmas dinner again at 18:00 at River's Edge Community Church (5567 Cote-St-Antoine). We are again expecting 100+ to show up!
take good care
Al
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Less than 6 months left before I run the Ottawa marathon on behalf of St-James Drop-In centre....and now I must deal with the snow! It is going to be a long winter!
If you would like to contribute to this fundraising run (a very long one!), you can donate online at www.stjamescentre.ca and once you are on the CanadaHelps website pick the Ottawa Marathon section!
I will keep you up to date on my training throughout the winter
take care
Al
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Quick update to let you all know that the fundraising dinner on friday went very well, and we exceeded our fundraising goal. Good times were had by all, and we also took advantage of the evening to say goodbye to one of our french interns: Marion who was returning to France on monday after spending 4 months with us.
We hope her well
Al
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Quick reminder that tomorrow I will be speaking at St-James United Church at 11 am! The title of my message is Compelled by love. Wish me luck!
blessings
Alain
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A quick update to let you all know that the Gala dinner next friday is all sold out. Thanks a million for your encouragement, and see you next week for a very fun evening of food, drink, and an amazing silent auction.
take care
Al
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Winter is upon us; if you have any winter jackets and / or blankets around that you no longer need, give us a call at 514-288-0039. Many of our members will have to face the winter on the street, and any warm clothing would be of great use to them!!!
thanks a million
Al
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Our fall newsletter is available. If you would like to receive it, e-mail us at info@stjamescentre.ca, and we will dispatch a copy your way a.s.a.p
take care
Al
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Homelessness Is A Matter Of Life And Death (that's the link)
Source: www2.canada.com
The provincial government missed the point in commissioning the Claude Castonguay report. Instead of worrying about how the private and public sectors can administer health care, the Charest government should have paid more attention to how the system can save more lives right now.
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The fall issue of our newsletter is available as of next Monday. If you would like to receive a copy e-mail us at info@stjamescentre.ca
take care
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Hi all,
Our annual fundraising dinner / silent auction is coming up on the 27th of November here at St-James United. Tickets are 50$ and all proceeds go to the centre.
Give us a call @ 514-288-0039 to book your tickets (or e-mail us)
blessings
Al
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Hi everyone,
New website is up and running (in english for now). French site will be up by monday next week. Check it out!
blessings
Al
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Hi all,
So it is official! I am registered to run the Ottawa marathon on behalf of St-James in may. I am looking to raise 6000$ for the centre and those we serve. Pass the word around, and follow my blog (through St-James' website) as I train throughout the winter in preparation for this really cool opportunity.
blessings
Al
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Hi all,
Update on the website: we are a little behind, but should be up and running this week! I got a glimpse at it, and it is one of the best I have seen in a while!
Keep promoting the gala dinner at the end of November. We would love to be a packed house of 100 people to celebrate nearly 25 years of St-James drop_n centre.
Take Care
Al
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The Drop-In would like to thank all those who help make our Centre a success. Click here.
