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Barbeque Raises Funds for Participation House Brantford
Brantford Powers 10Th Anniversary April 25, 2008
written by Doug Hunt - May 25, 2008
Participation House Brantford is very blessed with many community supporters and friends. We are very pleased and honored to receive support from our good friends at Brantford Power. Ten years ago four Brantford Power staff members decided to hold a BB-Q and raffle in support of P.H. in memory of their friend and co-worker Dan Ritchie. Dan was a staff member at Brantford Power and a past Participation House board and steering committee member. Every year Brantford Power invites all municipal employees to join in for an enjoyable lunch time feast and the opportunity to win some great prizes donated by community sponsors. The result of this annual special event is much needed funds raised for the Residents, Clients and Tenants of Participation House.
This year marked Brantford Powers 10Th year of holding their city wide BB-Q and raffle. As in the past years P.H. Residents were invited for the BB-Q. And also for the first time Tenants from the West Street Apartments also attended. Event Chair, Brantford Power's Mary Joe and her co-workers set a new record for proceeds. Their 10Th anniversary event this year brought in a grand total of $ 4,392.32. To date over $ 23,000.00 has been raised for P.H.B. in memory of our friend Dan.
In recognition of their exceptional efforts, Executive Director of Brantford Power George Michilenko, Executive Director of Participation House, Sherry Kerr and P.H. West Centre Apartments tenant Gail Barnes presented Mary Bennett, Ann Elwood, Domenic D'Amato and Craig Branton each with a beautiful plaque thanking them for their ten years of support.
Thank you Brantford Power!
Doug Hunt
Stilt Walk World Record Set
North Park Collegiate Break's Guinness World Record in Support of Participation House Brantford!
written by Doug Hunt - May 25, 2008
On Thursday, May 15th. North Park Collegiate along with students from Woodstock, Paris Highschool, and the general public were successful in beating the record of "Most People on Stilts" currently held by Japan. It was set last year with 614 stilt walkers each walking 100 meters simultaneously.
The record now is 625, with all proceeds going to Participation House Brantford. To date there had been two previous attempts at this record in Brantford. Brantford’s World Record Stilt Walker Doug Hunt (on staff at P.H.) along with a committee of volunteers attempted to break this Guinness record as part of two Canada Day events held in Brantford, July 1st 2005 and 2006. These attempts managed over 300 participants each. more...Work in Special Needs
Many Careers for Young Adults
written by Sherry
A new website has been created for students and other potential employees considering working with people with special needs. The website was originally developed by agencies in Niagara to attract young students to the many job opportunities within the Developmental Services Sector. The website has expanded to include the agencies within Brantford and Brant County that are recruiting specially trained staff.
If you are interested in learning more about career opportunities providing supports and services to individuals with special needs, go to www.workinspecialneeds.com. |
Participation House Brantford is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of adults between the ages of 16 to 65 with physical disabilities who reside in Brant County, Ontario, Canada.