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Cook Homes supports Summer Camp Sponsorship

Cook Homes of Waterloo held their 4th annual Softball Tournament and Barbecue on May 31, 2008. The proceeds from this event were donated to House of Friendship's Summer Camp Sponsorship Program this year. In the photo below Vice-President Tim Allensen (left) and President Ian Cook (right) present a cheque for $10,000 to House of Friendship Development Director Brian Hunsberger. House of Friendship thanks everyone at Cook Homes, including staff members Jane Penner and Christine Bailey who organized the event, and all those who participated, for this tremendous support.

Volunteer honoured

House of Friendship volunteer Jim Wakem was nominated for the Helping Hands Award at the Volunteer Action Centre's 3rd annual Volunteer Impact Awards Gala held on June 12, 2008.

As noted in the program brochure, "House of Friendship's Emergency Food Hamper Program appreciates the genuine and quiet work ethic that Jim brings to his twice-weekly position. Jim takes on tasks without question or complaint and often spends time welcoming other volunteers and making them laugh. Jim is also known for his contributions to the First Baptist Church, Erb Street Neighbourhood Association and Habitat for Humanity. To quote a supporter 'Jim serves joyfully.'"

While Jim (pictured below with his wife Liz) did not win the award, he is a winner with us and all of us at House of Friendship congratulate Jim on his nomination. Well done! Keep up the good work.