2009-2010
News Release
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SUBJECT: Memorial and United Way partner to benefit the community.
DATE: October 27, 2009
In a unique partnership, United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Day of Caring and Memorial University’s I Love MUNdays Kindness Friday initiative are working to show the community just how much they care.
The United Way Day of Caring program brings people from throughout the community together. In cooperation with I Love MUNdays, Memorial’s annual series of events celebrating all things MUN, five local agencies were identified to work with to create visible and positive change. Memorial students, staff, faculty and retirees work
side-by-side on community projects year-round and on Kindness Friday go the extra mile to really make a difference.
During this year’s Kindness Friday/United Way Day of Caring event, everyone is invited to drop off contributions benefitting the following agencies (specifics can be found at www.mun.ca/mundays/kindness):
- The Gathering Place
- Choices for Youth
- Bridges to Hope
- Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John’s Women’s Centre
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:
Memorial’s MUNdays Kindness Friday/Day of Caring Agency Drive (above agencies, United Way and Memorial representatives will be on hand).
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
8-10 a.m.
In front of R. Gushue Hall / Paton College, Prince Philip Parkway
REF NO.: 0
SUBJECT: Memorial and United Way partner to benefit the community.
DATE: October 27, 2009
In a unique partnership, United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Day of Caring and Memorial University’s I Love MUNdays Kindness Friday initiative are working to show the community just how much they care.
The United Way Day of Caring program brings people from throughout the community together. In cooperation with I Love MUNdays, Memorial’s annual series of events celebrating all things MUN, five local agencies were identified to work with to create visible and positive change. Memorial students, staff, faculty and retirees work
side-by-side on community projects year-round and on Kindness Friday go the extra mile to really make a difference.
During this year’s Kindness Friday/United Way Day of Caring event, everyone is invited to drop off contributions benefitting the following agencies (specifics can be found at www.mun.ca/mundays/kindness):
- The Gathering Place
- Choices for Youth
- Bridges to Hope
- Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John’s Women’s Centre
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:
Memorial’s MUNdays Kindness Friday/Day of Caring Agency Drive (above agencies, United Way and Memorial representatives will be on hand).
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
8-10 a.m.
In front of R. Gushue Hall / Paton College, Prince Philip Parkway
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