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There are over 170,000 charitable or non- Canadian’s contribute over 10 billion dol- also, they employ thousands of people in
An Overlooked Economic profit organizations in Canada, over 2 lars each year to charities or non-profits the Region of Waterloo, and contribute to
million Canadians work for them and of their choice, they contribute over 2.1 the economy in a much greater way than
Driver, Our Charities and these organizations each year. Over 8% of equates to 1.1 million full-time jobs. Al- nesses, doing work that often they do,
A Publication of over 13 million Canadians volunteer for billion hours of volunteer time, which we ever thought before. These are busi-
Canada’s GDP comes from the charitable/ most half of the population over age 15, not because it turns a profit, but because
Non-Profits non-profit sector, it is a vital industry to volunteer in some way, giving of time and it turns a life around, and in the end, con-
750 Hespeler Road
Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8 our national and local economy. In fact, energy that these organizations depend tributes to the entire community.
Tel: 519-622-2221 Fax: 519-622-0177 We had an incredible evening of recogni- Lisa Short made an incredible impact on as far as the GDP goes, they are a larger on.
www.cambridgechamber.com
tion this past November with our 4th An- the Community Foundation during her contributor than the retail trade industry I’m proud of my friends Joan, Lisa and
Executive Committee nual Community Awards at the Dunfield tenure, but now is focused on ensuring and close to the value of the mining, oil So, when we think of our community or- John, and I’m proud of the other organi-

Nicole Pereira - Chair Theatre. Those who work or volunteer for that the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and gas extraction industry. I know that ganizations, we probably need to look at zations who are led by true community
Cambridge Centre Honda
chair@cambridgechamber.com Non-Profits and Charities in Cambridge has the equipment and services, we as many, including myself assumed that them a little differently, we need to not champions too. And from now on I’ll not
Stephen Witteveen - Past Chair and the Region were honoured for what a community need. We all know the ex- most of the money these organizations only think of their importance to mak- only thank them for what they do for
Pavey Law LLP
Terry Kratz - Treasurer they give in time, talent and effort to pansion is nearing completion, I suspect have, come from some sort of Govern- ing Cambridge a better place to raise those who need them most, I’ll thank
Hemmerich, Flanagan, Kratz, McRae & Wilson LLP make our community a truly caring and the new, state of the art facility will soon
Uel McFall - Executive ment funding. This is not the case, on our families, but we should think of them for the contribution to our local
Deltro Group safe place to raise our families. open to care for us all, but the task at average only about 20% of all their fund- what they mean to our economy as well. economy, employing people and work-
Cory McRae - Executive
Hemmerich, Flanagan, Kratz, McRae & Wilson LLP hand is enormous. You see, not all of this ing come from Government sources, and People work for them, these are people ing to generate wealth for those who live,
Lorne Wallace - Executive This year I had the honour of sharing is covered by Provincial Infrastructure nearly half of all their funding comes who love their community, so they spend work and play, in Cambridge.
Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies
the stage with three colleagues, who are money, in fact, not one cent of the equip- from the sales of goods or services they their money in their community, and that
truly community champions and leaders ment needed for the hospital is covered offer. The balance is from contributions creates jobs, and opportunity for others. Greg Durocher
Directors among leaders. Joan Fisk, President/CEO at all. Millions and millions of dollars
Mike Doersam - Vision Travel Solutions and investment income. What Joan, Lisa, John and countless oth- Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Darren Drouillard - Powerline Logistics Services Inc. of the newly formed United Way of Water- must be raised locally in order that the ers do, is great and important work, but President & CEO
Sarah Colvin- ecobee, Inc. loo Region Communities, Lisa Short, the Doctors and Nurses have the necessary
Laura Falby - Honeywell Aerospace new Executive Director of the Cambridge tools to do what they do best, care for
Dr. John Tibbits - Conestoga College Memorial Hospital Foundation and John patients.
Jason Warmington - Hallink RSB
Neufeld, Executive Direc- And finally, John Neufeld, 2017 Award Winners ...
tor of the House of Friend- who’s passion is working to
ship, assisted in present- uplift the down trodden, to
Staff
Greg Durocher - President & CEO ing the Awards with me. help them, help themselves Best Corporate/Not-for-Profit Partnership Volunteer of the Year Event of the Year
president@cambridgechamber.com and live better lives, with as Argus Residence for Young People/ Sue Sturdy – YWCA Cambridge Cambridge International Street Art Festival
Scott Bridger - V.P. Membership Services and Engagement I’m sure most know these much promise as the world Royal LePage Crown Realty Services Inc. This award recognized and individual that has This award recognized an event or program that
Brandi Sinclair - Business Development Manager individuals, and if you can offer. From feeding those The award recognized a partnership that was provided a significant amount of time volunteer- was implemented by your organization, which
Lisa Durocher - V.P. Marketing, Events and Member Enrichment don’t, you really need to who need to be fed, to hous- formed with a corporation that went beyond ing for a legitimate not-for-profit organization, made a huge or important impact, that increased
Matt Carey- Multi Media Communications mere donations in your corporate-non-for-prof- service club or community group. The communi- awareness and/or boosted the bottom line.
Manager put that on your list of “to ing those who need to be its. ties of Cambridge/Township of North Dumfries
Melissa Davidson -Event Enrichment Manager do’s” for 2018. These three housed, the House of Friend- or Waterloo Region must be significant benefi-
Hayley Davidson - Member Enrichment Advocate Not-For-Profit - Under 10 Employees
Jeanette Mahoney - Visitor Services Supervisor are amazing individuals ship reaches across munici- Best Marketing Campaign ciaries of the nominee's volunteer work. Cambridge & North Dumfries Community
Donna Gravelle - Physician Recruitment who are not just doing the job of lead- pal boundaries in the Region to do just
doctors4cambridge.com Trees of Caring Campaign, Cambridge Foundation
ing their organizations, but they are also that. Addiction services, which are pain- Memorial Hospital Foundation Youth Volunteers of the Year This award recognized a not-for-profit organiza-
leading the leaders of our community. fully needed, homelessness, and mental The award recognized an outstanding promo- Rebecca Quigley, St. Benedict Catholic tion or service club that provides outstanding
Spectrum is published four times per year by the Cambridge They are committed to making an impact, health support, the team at the House of tional marketing campaign that generated Secondary School programs, services, events or campaigns that
Chamber of Commerce and distributed to all Chamber members. support the needs of the community and its resi-
Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and changing the way life is for thousands of Friendship are committed to making life awareness of your organization and saw positive This award recognized individuals that were 18
do not necessarily reflect the policy of the Cambridge Chamber of results. The campaign may have been executed years or younger that have volunteered for a dents.
Commerce, Spectrum, its publishers or employees. The Chamber people in need, they are building aware- better, for everyone, in the Waterloo Re-
cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may through print, email, web, mobile, social media legitimate not-for-profit organization, service
occur in this publication. The sale of advertising space in Spectrum ness that, collectively, maybe its hard to gion.
does not constitute endorsement by the Chamber. Spectrum reserves or a combination. group or community group. The communities of
the right to edit any material submitted. change the world, but it is easy to change Cambridge/Township of North Dumfries or Wa- Not-For-Profit - 11 Employees and Over
Find us on: “our” world, for the better. Clearly, we all know that Government can’t Employee of the Year terloo Region must be significant beneficiaries of Argus Residence for Young People
This award recognized a not-for-profit organiza-
solve all the issues of society, we know Yesenia Torres – Community Support the nominee's volunteer work. tion or service club that provides outstanding
Cambridge Chamber twitter.com/My_Chamber Joan Fisk has just taken on the task of the non-profits and charitable organiza- Connections – Meals on Wheels and More programs, services, events or campaigns that
of Commerce unifying the United Way’s of Cambridge tions in our community are needed. They The Employee of the Year Award acknowledges Group Volunteer Award support the needs of the community and its resi-
Design & Layout Printed by: and KW into a new more robust United serve honourably in our community, we outstanding service of an employee who has Work for a Cure dents.
Way for all the communities in the Region all, maybe just take them for granted, or consistently excelled in his/her work. The indi- This award recognizes the commitment and ac-
of Waterloo. This is a monumental task, we accept, we should have them to help. vidual has consistently and clearly surpass per- tivities of groups in the Cambridge and Town- Lifetime Achievement Award
ship of North Dumfries communities. The Award
formance requirements of his/her position, has
ensuring that each community feels the But have we ever considered their impact made significant contributions toward reaching will be presented to the group who, through the Robert (Bob) L. Cunningham
www.cambridgechamber.com www.cambridgechamber.com impact, ensuring that no group worthy on our community in another way? Have the organizations goals and objectives, has dem- contribution made by its members/volunteers Awarded to an individual who, over the past 20
of funding in the Region is left behind we ever thought of the social service sec- onstrate dedication to the organization, and has resulted in the betterment of our communities or years or more, has made significant contribu-
Printing of the Spectrum complies with: tions to the community and has improved the
and most importantly, ensuring that the tor as an economic pillar in the commu- exhibit a high level of leadership and coopera- people’s lives who live in our communities. quality of life for citizens or whose accomplish-
needed funds are raised, and that task nity, province or country? I suspect not, tion in working with other employees, volunteers ments have brought recognition to the Waterloo
and the general public.
alone is the biggest one. but the fact is, they are more important Region.
than we may have ever thought!
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