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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 25, 2008 - 15 Cash for local housing Halton Region is allocating almost $20,000 in funding to help Halton families who are experiencing housing difficulties. A grant of $19,853 has been earmarked for the Oakville-based Home Suite Hope Shared Living Corporation. The cash will be used to support the purchase and renovation of a sixunit apartment building that will provide transitional housing. "This grant will play a valuable role in helping to significantly increase the number of units for families in crisis in Oakville," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "The funding also represents the Region's commitment to meeting the priorities of its Comprehensive Housing Strategy, including a goal to create housing that helps families transition back into the community in a way that is integrated within the community," said Carr. Founded in 2004, Home Suite Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating innovative, affordable housing solutions and a network of community support for people who are homeless or in a housing crisis. "We thank the Region for this grant," said Wendy Perkins, executive director of Home Suite Hope. "Currently there are just two very small transitional housing facilities "This grant will play a valuable role in helping to significantly increase the number of units for families in crisis in Oakville." Gary Carr, chair Halton Region in Oakville and this money will help us play a strong role in providing housing solutions." To date, more than $200,000 has been raised by Home Suite Hope to put toward the purchase and renovation of the sixunit apartment building. To learn more about Home Suite Hope or to make a donation visit www.homesuitehope.org. To learn more about Halton Region's Comprehensive Housing Strategy visit www.halton.ca. EXPERIENCE THE HALTON VACUUM DIFFERENCE BEAM SPRING SPECIALS Spring Special Edition Serenity 375 Bonus ultra quiet Serenity power unit producing 600 airwatts of power! · Beam electric power brush · 30' 110V hose with 2-way switch (turns power brush on or off at your fingertips) with our Lite Touch handle. · 8 piece tool set, including extra chrome telescopic wand, upholstery tool with slide on brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, floor brush, tool caddy & hose rack. SPECIAL! INCLUDING · Beam's super powerful FREE $ with Purchase of Special Edition Package A FUSION of Retractable Hose STYLE 166 Lakeshore Rd. E. Downtown Oakville 905.337.3155 BEAUTY & 17999 Value! 9 WITH BEAM ELECTRIC PACKAGE... $ *Compare at $1,100 779 99 12268 SALES · SERVICE · SELECTION · QUALITY BRANDS · INSTALLATION HALTON'S TRUSTED FLOOR CARE SPECIALISTS! L www.silkeborg.ca 905-257-6145 Mon.-Fri.9:30-6:00 Sat 9:30-4:00 Sun L Sat. 9:30 4:00, Sun. CLOSED PUBLIC NOTICE Sale Extended Before You Purchase or Lease Your Next Vehicle CHECK OUT WHAT KERR PONTIAC BUICK CADILLAC GMC HAVE DONE WITH THEIR PRICES! Once a year, an opportunity comes along that can't be overlooked! FREE HOT DOGS & BURGERS SAT. 400 Value Voucher $ * *See dealer for details All Sales Equipped with 3 Year Maintenance Package Don't Miss Out ALL NEW PRE OWNED & DEM AR PRICED BELOW INVOICE! NEW, PRE-OWNED DEMOS ARE W PR OWNED DEM W, PRE OWN W 410 SOUTH SERVICE RD. W., Just west of Dorval OAKVILLE < BURLINGTON QEW TORONTO > 3RD LINE DORVAL ALE LS UA ANN 9TH 3 DOOR CRASHER 1.800.240.8592 Serving the surrounding community since 1971 DOOR CRASHER SOUT SOUTH SERVICE ROAD kerroakville.com DU ND 2379 Trafalgar Road Trafalgar Ridge Shopping PLaza p (in the Winners/HomeSense plaza)TRAF S AL GA Beside Scotia Bank AS ST .W . DU ND AS ST . E.