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Regional Grants
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“McKesson cares about its employees and the communities where they live and work. One of our priorities is to improve the health of our communities.”
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2006 Regional Grants Recipients |
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IODE Imperial Order Daughter of the Empire, Calgary (Alberta) |
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Amount: $5,000
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Project:
Purchase reading material for school in Northern Alberta where close to 70% of children have learning difficulties.
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Project submitted by:
Angela Dean,
retired employee
Craig Smith, Manager, Calgary Distribution Centre; Leonard Lethebe, Principal, Mistassiniy School; Brent Teulon, Vice-President and General Manager, Western Canada, McKesson Canada; Elizabeth Parnham, Education Officer, IODE Fort Calgary Chapter; Michel Elliott, Credit and Financial Services Manager, McKesson Canada.
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Winnipeg Harvest, Winnipeg (Manitoba) |
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Amount: $10,000
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Project:
Renovate and equip a youth training and orientation room.
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Project submitted by:
Barbara Tome,
Administrative assistant, Winnipeg Distribution Centre.
David Northcott, Executive Coordinator, Winnipeg Harvest; Lee Newton, Partnership Coordinator, Winnipeg Harvest; Barbara Tome, Administrative Assistant, Winnipeg Distribution Centre, McKesson Canada, Larry Baydak, ICC, McKesson Canada.
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YWCA, Calgary (Alberta) |
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Amount: $25,000
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Project:
Financial assistance for secure fence surrounding a new playground area in the downtown area.
Michel Elliott, Credit and Financial Services Manager, McKesson Canada; Jill Wyatt, CEO, YWCA Calgary; Brent Teulon, Vice-President and General Manager, Western Canada, McKesson Canada; Carolyn Goard, Director of Integrated Services, YWCA Calgary; Debbie Dalen, Communications Manager, YWCA Calgary; Elaine Baker, Fundraising Associate, YWCA Calgary; Mitchell Ravvin, Senior Fundraising Associate, YWCA Calgary.
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SIECCAN, Toronto (Ontario) |
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Amount: $25,000
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Project:
Reproduce 200 sets of a practical information booklet for youth with special needs.
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Project submitted by:
Jeff Faria,
Vice-president, Customer Solutions, Ontario.
Carlene Charles, Administrative Assistant, McKesson Canada; Susan Ludwig, Sexuality Education Consultant, SIECCAN; Michael Barrett, Executive Director, SIECCAN; Jeff Faria, Vice-President, Customer Solutions
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Moncton Headstart Inc, Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick) |
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Amount: $13,321,77
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Project:
Create a gym experience for underprivileged children. Most are raised in apartments and need gross-motor skills.
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Project submitted by:
Pat Steeves,
Returns, Moncton Warehouse.
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EvenStart for Children's Society, Calgary (Alberta) |
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Amount: $25,000
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Project:
Purchase of specialized software programs to treat high-risk children.
Brent Teulon, Vice-President and General Manager, Western Canada, McKesson Canada; Ilona Boyce, Director, EvenStart for Children's Society; Michel Elliott, Manager, Credit and Financial Services, McKesson Canada.
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Kids Help Phone, Montréal (Québec) |
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Amount: $19,500
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Project:
Upgrade software for web-based counseling and provide installation and training.
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Project submitted by:
Nick Loporcaro,
General manager, McKesson APS.
Nick Lopocaro, General Manager, McKesson APS; Jacques Brunelle, Vice-President and General Manager, Eastern Canada, McKesson Canada; Peg Brunelle, President, Montreal Council, Jeunesse J'Écoute; Bruno Mital, Executive Director, Jeunesse J'Écoute Québec.
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Peel Children's Centre (PCC), Mississauga (Ontario) |
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Amount: $15,000
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Project:
Construction of an on-site resource room purchase of equipment.
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Project submitted by:
Fazeena Ahad,
Customer service representative, Distribution Centre, Mississauga.
Jeff Faria, Vice-President, Customer Solutions, McKesson Canada; Mora Thompson, Manager, Corporate Communications and Development, PCC; Ceri Harnden, Director, Economic and Business Development, PCC; Carlene Charles, Administrative Assistant, McKesson Canada
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