Hospice Cornwall

Hospice palliative care is “end-of-life” care; a combination of active and compassionate therapies that comfort and support patients and their families and caregiver in a homelike atmosphere, providing a peaceful and comfortable environment sustaining the physical, spiritual, emotional needs of each individual. When home is no longer possible, Hospice Cornwall will be there. Hospice Cornwall will be a freestanding building on 1.1 acres of land, located behind St. Matthew’s Evangelical Church on Second Street West at Riverdale. Hospice Cornwall services are totally non-denominational, free, and open to all people regardless of age, gender, race or religion. The Ontario Ministry of Health funds the operations, and the Cornwall community builds it. Become part of this community effort – make a donation. Cash, cheque, credit card – make a monthly donation or spread your gift over a five year period. Call Carefor at 613-932-3451 – because “It’s never too late to care”

Corus Cares Christmas Tree

Variety 104 in conjunction with Winmar of Cornwall present the 3rd Annual Corus Cares Christmas Tree - in support of the United Way of SD&G. You can see the beautiful Corus Cares Christmas Tree right here at our studios - traditionally decorated with classic red berries, snowflakes, beautiful ruby ribbon, frosted icicles and pine combs – valued over $1400.00 - courtesy of C&N Interior Styling. Under the tree is a special gift – a private suite at the Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins game – February 5th at Scotiabank Place - valued at $2,500.00 – courtesy of Winmar of Cornwall. Tickets – 1 for $3.00 or 5 for $10.00 - available at Corus Entertainment Studios or the United Way office. Winner will be drawn December 19th at Cornwall Square. The Corus Cares “Canadiana” Christmas Tree is proudly sponsored by Winmar of Cornwall and Variety 104.

Dreams Do Come True - CCHF

Variety 104 and the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation invite you to help make dreams a reality. Join us at the “Dreams Do Come True” Wine & Cheese and Silent Auction on Saturday November 29th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Nav Canada – Campbell Hall. This year’s Dream’s Do Come True Wine & cheese is held in memory of Mrs. Sherry Burke, friend, co-founder and past Honorary Chair in 2005 and 2006. Tickets are $60 person, and you can get your tickets at any of the following: Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation, Rona Home Centre, Scotiabank, Standard Freeholder, Seaway News, Fermented Grape and Corus Entertainment, or by calling 613-930-4508. Proceeds will be used to purchase an electro-encephalography system (EEG), used to monitor brain waves, a useful tool in the diagnosis of epilepsy, sleep apnea, and the presence of brain tumors. Join Variety 104 and the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation at this festive celebration and help make Dreams Come True!

Agape Centre - 'Local People Helping Local People'

Corus Entertainment works closely with the Agape Centre in their mission to reduce the impact of poverty in our community. The Agape Centre provides services in a dignified manner while encouraging personal responsibility. Programs such as the food bank, soup kitchen and Thrift Shoppe provide basic necessities to local families, while clinics and homework programs help with educational and health issues. Specials drives during the year help sustain an even flow of contributions, events like the back-to-school drive and the Christmas Baskets. Relying 100% on donations of time, food, money, clothing and other contributions from the community, the Agape Centre is coping with increasingly larger demands. This is an opportunity for you to help – become part of “local people helping local people” - cash, cheques, pre-arranged deductions from your bank account – all donations are greatly appreciated. Agape can be reached by phone at 938-9297, on site at 40 Fifth Street West, Cornwall, or log on to www.agapecentre.ca. “Local people helping local people”!

United Way Campaign 2008

The local United Way works to partner and support 18 agencies. Agencies which offer help to everyone – regardless of age, religion or race. The need for help is with us daily, so the help you give to the United Way now will carry through the upcoming year. 1 in 3 people benefit from United Way funded agencies, and while the help is not always instantly visible, the value and strength to the community is. Your contribution is valuable – you are an integral part of the United Way, for without your help nothing happens. Make a difference – make a donation! Participate in a payroll deduction plan at work, send in a cheque, or drop by one of the special events listed, whichever method you choose, your contribution is welcome and appreciated. November 18th to the 20th, visit Minute Auto Wash, where 50 cents from every wash will be donated to the United Way. November 26th and 27th, visit Canadian Tire, make a donation and Canadian Tire will match it. Donate a toonie for an opportunity to win nice prizes with Fantastic Plastic, Diners Delight or Santa’s Big Bag of Cash. Around the Christmas season, purchase a special Christmas Angel from Pommier Jewellers, or a ticket for the Celebration Sleigh. Corus Entertainment in conjunction with Winmar of Cornwall and C&N Interior Styling sponsor a very special Corus Cares Christmas Tree – $3.00 for one or $10.00 for a book of five tickets - where you can win designer tree ornaments valued over $1,400.00 along with Ottawa Senators Box tickets valued at $2,500.00. All draws take place December 19th at Cornwall Square. For more information visit the United Way Website at http://www.unitedwaysdg.com.

Angels Among Us in support of the United Way

The spirit of giving lives with Angels Among Us at Variety 104 and Pommier Jewellers. Give an angel its wings and give to the United Way by purchasing this years Limited Edition Pewter Angel Christmas Ornament – just $20.00 each with all proceeds supporting the United Way. Plus you could win a gorgeous angel pendant valued at $200.00! No purchase necessary, fill out a ballot at Pommier Jewellers - 6 Second Street East. There truly are Angels Among Us at Pommier Jewellers and Variety 104.

Corus Cares Christmas Food Drive in support of Agape Centre

Have you ever known what it’s like to go hungry? You’d be surprised how often it happens in Cornwall and who it happens to. Corus Entertainment and Alexander Auto, present the Corus Cares Christmas Food Drive in support of the Agape Centre, and St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you see a giant soup can at a local grocery store or business – please give generously. Giant Soup Cans are now located at Schnitzel's, Teleperformance and Angel Whispers Consulting. All non-perishable food items will be donated to families less fortunate. Please support the Corus Cares Christmas Food Drive, local people helping local people!

Toy's For Tots!

Variety 104 and Stradwick's Flooring & More more present the 7th Annual Toys for Tots - Christmas Toy Collection, in support of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Sparky’s Toy Drive. Catch the spirit of the season – the spirit of giving! This holiday season, adults and children are encouraged to bring a new or gently used toy to Stradwick's Flooring & More - 11 Balmoral Avenue - the official Toys For Tots drop off location. Each toy donations will find its way into the hands of a needy child. Let’s make sure every child has something under the tree this year! Please give generously!