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Members in the News

Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank Appoints Region, Opportunities Waterloo Region and Solutions to Pov-
New Executive Director erty Waterloo Region.
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank (CSHFB,), announced the ap-
pointment of Cameron Dearlove as Executive Director. Cam- “I am truly honoured to have been chosen to lead the CSHFB
eron will succeed outgoing Executive Director Pat Singleton, and uphold Pat’s legacy of creating a fair and inclusive com-
who is retiring after 20 years. munity,” said Cameron, whose work and volunteer experi-
ences have influenced his approach to community service
“With a strong understanding of the many issues facing our and perspective on social and economic justice. “Walking with
clients, Cameron brings a great balance of both strategic lead- others, finding common ground, building bridges and seeing
ership and front line experience,” said Jeff Darroch, Chair of strengths in each person, we can provide support and hope to
the CSHFB board. “We are eager to support Cameron as he those most in need.”
builds on the strong foundation set by Pat
and continues to meet the evolving needs City of Cambridge to launch expanded
of our community.” ambassador program
The City of Cambridge has expanded its Ambassador program
An experienced non-profit leader in the to enrich the downtown experience for residents, businesses
region, Cameron comes to the CSHFB from and visitors.
Bridges to Belonging Waterloo Region, an
organization that supports people facing This summer, you’ll see our Ambassador team — easily rec-
barriers to inclusion, where he was the ex- ognized in bright blue shirts and jackets— walking through
ecutive director. Previously, Cameron was the three core areas of Galt, Preston and Hespeler to provide
the Family Centre coordinator with Family & Children’s Ser- maintenance, clean-up, beautification and ambassador ser-
vices where he helped develop the Community Hub, an inno- vices.
vative incubator project for small and start-up not-for-profit “Our Ambassador Team will provide a friendly, visible and wel-
groups and organizations. He was also an employment coun- coming presence in each core area and promote a safe and
sellor at The Working Centre and has volunteered on several caring community,” said City Manager Gary Dyke. “The idea is
boards and committees including Extend-A-Family Waterloo not only to maintain clean and beautiful core areas, but to

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