Trent Heipel, Meridian Branch Manager in Walkerton (left) and Chris Conley, Meridian Branch Manager in Kincardine (right), present a cheque to Mandy Friesen, Women's House Board Member, for $3240.00.   This is support for both 'Walk A Mile in Her Shoes' and the upcoming Fall Gala in Kincardine.
(photo submitted)Trent Heipel, Meridian Branch Manager in Walkerton (left) and Chris Conley, Meridian Branch Manager in Kincardine (right), present a cheque to Mandy Friesen, Women's House Board Member, for $3240.00. This is support for both 'Walk A Mile in Her Shoes' and the upcoming Fall Gala in Kincardine. (photo submitted)
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Financial Support Continues For Women's House Serving Bruce And Grey

Kincardine's Women's Housing Serving Bruce and Grey is getting generous community and corporate support.

The Women's House has received two significant donations.

Meridian Credit Union presented a cheque for $3,240 from pledges collected through the 'Walk A Mile in Her Shoes' event.  Meridian matched the money collected from the local team that took part in the walk.

Bruce Telecom also presented a cheque to the Women's House for $1,200. Bruce Telecom employees had an 80's theme day at work on September 15 and collected donations.

Both Bruce Telecom and Meridian are corporate sponsors of the Women's House Fall Gala, being held at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine on October 17.

Bruce Telecom employees present a cheque for $1200 to Tiffany Love of Women's House. Bruce Telecom had an 80's Day at work on September 15th to raise money for Women's House and the Fall Gala. (photo submitted) Bruce Telecom employees present a cheque for $1200 to Tiffany Love of Women's House. Bruce Telecom had an 80's Day at work on September 15th to raise money for Women's House and the Fall Gala.
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