Coldest Night of the Year

What a fun event – walking, raising awareness and support for Hope House, while spending time with co-workers, friends, and family.  The Guelph walk started from downtown and had the RLB team and other teams/walkers trekking up and down the Eramosa Road hills all the way up to Victoria Road.  It was a very mild night and definitely did not do the “Coldest Night” name justice. Deserving walkers were served a delicious meal served at Lakeside Hope House which consisted of chilli, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.

The RLB Team consisted of Christie Barry (Team Captain), David Moller, Brooke Billings, Terri Barber and son, Louise Frost, Alexander V. DiLello, Amanda Farrell, Erin McQuay, Jennifer MacDonald and daughter, and Shelagh Balfoort and family.  RLB helped raise $1,277 to support Lakeside Hope House!  Gord Barr, who is a Partner at RLB and sits on the Board of Directors for Hope House, was a top fundraiser for his team “Cold Feet Warm Hearts” with a grand total of $12,245.

About Lakeside Hope House

Lakeside Hope House operates and advocates on the belief that poverty, food insecurity, inequality, health and community are all interconnected. They offer services and programs that challenge the stigmas surrounding poverty and allow our clients to maintain their dignity and choice, while simultaneously providing them with tactile skills developed in a community environment; it is not about a hand-out but rather offering people a hand-up, creating long-term skills that facilitate self-sufficiency.

To learn more about Hope House visit their website:  lakesidehopehouse.ca

Donations are still being accepted. Please show your support for Hope House and click here to donate.

Bowl for Kids Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington

Team RLB bowled like pros at this event and they helped raise $450!

What a great way to support the Big Brothers and Sisters program and a fun event for families to participate in together.

Team RLB consisted of Elizabeth Tyler, Mark Zahra, Aaron Greene, Melissa Vinden with kids and husband Paul, Kaitlyn Costin and boyfriend, Nick.

7^th Annual Oddone Durigon Memorial Bocce Tournament

Alexander V. DiLello, Tax Senior Accountant, loves to play with his family in this tournament every year.  RLB is a long-time supporter of this tournament.  All proceeds went to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington.

Events coming up in April:

Table Top Tradeshow – Guelph Chamber of Commerce – April 6

Spring Fashion Show – Community Living Guelph Wellington – April 13

Time to Give Breakfast – April 15

A Grand Taste of the Culinary Arts – Centre Wellington – April 15

WRHBA’s Annual Industry Luncheon – April 26

Building Excellence GVCA – April 29

The Pursuit – Conference for Ministry Leaders – April 27-29