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After a thoughtful process, the Board of Directors of Childreach is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne McKay to the position of Executive Director effective immediately. We are confident that given Anne’s extensive experience with this organization and within this community that she is exceptionally well suited to lead Childreach moving forward.
Anne has a long history of success throughout her over 20 years of experience with Childreach. Most recently Anne served as the Program Manager for the organization where she managed the London system of Ontario Early Years Centres for London North Centre and was responsible for all aspects of Childreach programming in our community. Anne’s dedication to children and families, to building community partnerships and to the Childreach team will be important assets in her role as Executive Director and will serve the organization well moving forward.
As Childreach approaches its 35th anniversary in the coming year, we are excited about the vision and leadership that Anne brings to her new position in our organization. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships with you as we work together to serve children and families from our community.
Childreach has a very proud history – and it has a bright future. Please join us in welcoming Anne to her new role.
Sincerely
Matt Brown, Board President
Mark your calendars! Friday, November 6, 2009 is Childreach’s 5th Annual Soup & Chili Luncheon fundraiser for the United Way Campaign. Last year we had more than twenty of the most delicious soups and chilis from which to taste – all home-cooked by our staff, and we raised over $750! We guarantee you will not be disappointed. It’s all-you-can-eat for a minimum donation of $7 to United Way. Just drop in for lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to fill up; although, we recommend coming earlier rather than later as the crockpots empty fast!
Nadine Reeves, Administrative Assistant
While family and friends are gathering for Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate and share all that they are thankful for, Childreach invites you to join a new tradition of giving back, called Thanks & Giving. Make your Thanks & Giving contribution to Childreach here or to another charity of your choice through www.canadahelps.org.
Childreach knows that parenting is learned, not inherited, and recognizes that it is the most important job you will ever do! Everyone needs help at some time, and our special parenting groups and one-on-one supports are provided to the London community free of charge. These programs are dependent on grants, donations and the proceeds of special events held throughout the year. In 2009/2010 Childreach must raise $50,000. Please give as generously as you are able.
Thanks & Giving is an initiative of Imagine Canada to encourage philanthropic giving in Canada. Imagine Canada is a national charity that looks into and out for Canada’s charities and nonprofits.
For more information, please contact:
Jane Powers
Community Relations & Development
519-434-3644 x36
- Tell each child, “I love you.”
- Communicate love through gentle touch.
- Keep track of your kids; notice when they come and go.
- Talk up what your children do that’s right.
- Notice small accomplishments.
- Explain the unknown.
- Ask their opinion.
- Expect age-appropriate responsibility.
- Provide situations where your child gains confidence.
- Surround your kids with loving relatives and friends.
- Hug your child at least 4 times a day!
- Penny Parker, Positive Parenting in Action
“I believe that every parent wants the best for his or her child. If the best is not being provided, it is because of some barrier – such as inexperience, depression, illness, aloneness or poverty. It is our goal to help lift this barrier and bring joy to both parent and child.”
Wise words from the founder of Childreach, Dr. John McKim, to mark the 25th anniversary of Childreach in the fall of 2000.
Warm wishes for all the magic and delight the season brings!
From all of us to you!
I am pleased to announce that our 4th Annual Soup & Chili Luncheon on Friday, November 7 raised $756.25 which has already been turned over to the 2008 United Way Campaign. That’s 51% more than we raised at last year’s event! I’d like to thank everyone who came for lunch and those who couldn’t make it but still donated! Thank you to the Village Harvest Bakery for their donation of bread and Summit Foods for their donation of cups, soup bowls and spoons! And as always, I’d like to thank my wonderful co-workers who lent their cooking talents and crock pots filled with delicious soups and chilis.
- Without you, there would be no way.
Nadine Reeves, Administrative Assistant
