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Prince Edward District Women’s Institute presents $15,500 to community groups
Fancy sandwiches, sweets, tea and cheques were offered to special guests attending a celebration of the 120th anniversary of Women’s Institutes in Ontario. Members of the County’s seven WI branches made a presentation of $15,500 to various community organizations from funds raised at their annual art and craft sale. “Celebrating 120 years is quite an […]
Women’s Institute helps keep bus wheels rolling in the County
The Prince Edward District Women’s Institute presented $5,000 toward Quinte Access bus transit serving Prince Edward County. The Institute hopes the funds, plus further donations, will help get increased service to five days a week, from four, allowing services on Mondays. Transportation Committee Representative Nancy Wood said the funds were made possible through the Women’s […]
Women’s Institute directs $25,000 into the County community
Christmas came early for many in the County as the members of the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute dispersed $25,000 into the community. Monday at the Bloomfield Town Hall, recipients were presented $1,000 donations each. “This is money we raised at the annual Art and Craft Sale,” said Joan Williams, district president. “We are proud […]
Women’s Institute supports seniors and children
The Prince Edward County Women’s Institute presented $500 to Nadine Mattis, director of operations with Quinte Access (second from right). The funds will help the transportation service to get seniors where they need to go after hours, on weekends and over the holidays. The Prince Edward County Women’s Institute presented $1,000 to Rev. Lynne Donovan […]
CHEERS! from Hospice to Women’s Institute and McHappy supporters
CHEERS! to everybody who purchased a Big Mac, Happy Meal or McCafe and made donations to help raise $2,551 for Hospice Prince Edward during McHappy Day at McDonalds in Picton Wednesday, May 7. CHEERS! to the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute, Demorestville District. During a recent meeting, resident Barb Foster and secretary Cheryl Wager presented […]
Women’s Institute donations keeping seniors mobile in the County
The wheels on the bus will continue to go round and round for Prince Edward County seniors and citizens in need. The Prince Edward District Women’s Institute presented another $5,000 donation to the County toward the operation of the access bus for specialized transit service. The service, currently with Quinte Access, provides seniors and people […]
Women’s Institute donations support County children
The Prince Edward County Women’s Institute presented financial support to three County projects last week, including a $2,500 donation to support the computer learning services at the Consecon Branch Public Library. Above, Wilma deWolde, Nancy Wood, Lorraine Fullun-Bouchard and Joan Williams pose with a laptop to announce the funding. The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic […]
International Women’s Day 2014 – status quo, celebration and work for change
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the status quo remains in place for nearly 800 missing and murdered aboriginal women, their families and friends. Protesters, led by activist Shawn Brant, had been holding peaceful demonstrations on the Shannonville Road this past week raising awareness and hoping to hear there would be a public inquiry. […]
WI donation helps keep County transit moving
With the presentation of another $3,000 donation, the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute’s support for accessible transit in the County has cumulatively reached the $152,396.63 mark. WI members presented this year’s donation at the Nov. 28 council meeting. The service, contracted through Quinte Access, provides seniors and people with mobility issues with door-to-door transportation, allowing […]
WI empowering women to make a difference for more than 100 years
By Sharon Harrison When it comes to everyday things such as the mandatory stopping for school buses with flashing lights, the painting of white lines on roads, and signage at railway crossings, many people may not be aware that credit must go to the Women’s Institute. Changes and improvements to make a better and safer […]
