The Working Centre and St. John's Kitchen are grateful for the many contributions we receive from individuals, businesses, churches, schools, groups, and organizations. It is with a deep sense of gratitude that we thank those who make regular contributions to our work. We recognize that in doing so, we may leave out many who contribute in so many important ways to our work.

Thank You to the Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga!

At a luncheon in January 2008, the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club presented The Working Centre with a cheque for $200,000 from the Dreamhome Lottery. The contribution will enable us to retire the complete mortgage at 97 Victoria. We are grateful to the hard working members of the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club for this important donation that provides long-term support for the community meal and outreach projects offered at St. John’s Kitchen.

Thank You to Our Most Generous Donors

The following individuals, businesses, and groups have made exceptional contributions in support of The Working Centre.

Carmeta Abbott, ACE Bakery, Stephen & Vera Aldersley, Sherrie Bangs, Bell Canada, Blenheim Ecumenical House Church, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Paul Born & Marlene Epp, Vernon Bowman, Canadahelps.org, Church of the Holy Saviour, Coleman Equipment Inc., Congregation of the Resurrection, Andrew Copp, David De Weerdt, Faith Lutheran Church, Stephen & Christine Filipowicz, First Christian Reformed Church, William J. Fox, Knights of Columbus, Ronald Green, Walter Hachborn, Dorothy Hallman, Tom & Kathy Hallman, HBC Foundation (D. Gordon), Pamela Hilton, Carol Holup, Malkin Howes, ITW Foundation, Susan & Terry Johnson, Helmut Kassik, Greg Klymko, Robert Kruse, K-W Community Foundation, K-W Naval Association, Lear Canada, Brenda & Gary Leis, Jack & Daphne Lucas, Ronald & Vicki Macdonald, Dr. Catherine Mancini, Rebecca Mancini, Manulife Financial, David & Bonnie Martin, David & Nancy Matthews, The May Court Club Of K-W, Mersynergy Charitable Foundation, Peter Morris, Margaret Motz, Nicholson & Cates Ltd., John Oudyk & Sandra Mooibroek, Marc Plumb, Don & Karen Reist, Rockway Mennonite Church, Rotary Club Of Kitchener-Grand River, Marguerite Rueb, Jason Schattman, School Sisters Of Notre Dame, Mitsuru Shimpo, John Shortreed, Christopher Springer, St. Andrews Presbyterian, St. George’s of Forest Hill, St. Jacobs Printery, St. Mary’s High School S.A.C., St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church, Strategic Charitable, Iva R., Taves, United Way, Robert Veitch, John & Patricia Wainwright, Waterloo Christian Reformed, James & Brenda Welch, and Ken Westhues.

Your Generosity is Very Much Appreciated

The Working Centre and St. John’s Kitchen are grateful for the many contributions we receive from individuals, businesses, churches, schools, groups, and organizations. It is with a sense of deep gratitude that we thank those who make regular contributions to our work. We recognize in doing so that we leave out many who contribute in so many important ways to our work.

Aardvark-Vanaheim Inc., All Saints Anglican Church, Waltraud Anton, Arts Student Union - U of W, Dr. Neil Arya, Julia Beddoe, Dr. Bergthor Bergman, Raymond Beskau, Bingeman’s, Bloomingdale United Church, Kieran & Margaret Bonner, Brava Tex, Breckles Insurance Brokers Inc., Brian Doell Medicine, Bridgeport Lions Club, Kathryn Brubacher, Brent & Janna Burkhardt, Ilene Burkhardt, C.A.W. Head Office, C.A.W. Local 1106, Marian Campbell, Catholic Health Association, Mel Cescon & Donna Ward, Joseph Chen, J. Chin, Christie Digital, City Of Kitchener, Community & World Service, Ovila Coupal, Donald Cowan, Jim Crawford, Crosby Volkswagen Inc., Dalsa Social Club, Kenneth R. Davidson, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dosman, J. Douglas & Muriel I. Coleman, Roman Dubinski, Martin Edmonds & Janet McPharlin, Paul & Heather Ellingham, Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, The Estate Of Virginia Frank, First Church of Christ the Scientist, First Mennonite Church, Christa Fischer, Patrick & Noreen Flynn, Frank Cowan Foundation, Steven Furino & Sabine Behnk, Ray Gabel, Esther E. Gascho, Don & Elinor Gingerich, Andrew Glen, Mary Granskou, Charles Greb, Dr. Marvin Gretzinger, Valerie & David Grzesiak, Jean Haalboom, Iris Hall, Stephen Halmo, Welf & Margaret Heick, Anna Hemmendinger, HGR Mechanical, Rosemary Hornyak, Fr. Peter Hundt, Mary Jackson, Ahmet Jakupi, M. Esme Johnson, Merlin Jutzi, Randy Kanat, Cecil & Doris Kavanaugh, Rev. & Mrs. Dieter Kays, Richard Kennel, Kathleen Kett, Kayli Kinnear, Kitchener Hockey Association, Kitchener Junior Baseball Association, Kitchener Public Library, Jacobus & Pauline Kok, Clifford Konrad, K-W Council Of Churches, K-W Region Elks Lodge #578, K-W Symphony, Jessica Kwik, Sally Lerner, Rita Levato & John Villemaire, Linda Lingard, Jim Lotz, Katherine MacIsaac, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd., Lois Magee, Christina Mancini, Connie Mayor, Mary-Louise Mcallister, Fr. Murray McDermott, Juanita Metzger, Frank & Elsie Millerd, David & Alexandra Milne, MTE Consultants Inc., Mr. & Mrs. K. G. Murray, James Nagle, Robert & Margaret Nally, Lucinda Neuru, OECTA – Waterloo, Nancy Lou & Palmer Patterson, Ivan & Carol Persi, Pretium Engineering Ltd., RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc., Region of Waterloo, Ruth Ristau, River of Life Fellowship, Daniel Rockel, Saturn Saab Kitchener-Waterloo, Jim Sauder, Cynthia & Peter Schaefer, Mr. & Mrs. John Scheele, Schiedel Construction, Lois Schmitt, Murry Schmitt, Scott Street Mennonite Brethren Church, Harold Seegmiller, Septimatech, Robert & Judy Shantz, Sisters of Providence S.V.P., Lorraine Snyder, Social Awareness - Diocese of Hamilton, St. Agatha Church, St. Agatha Religious House, St. Aloysius Parish, St. Anthony Daniel Parish, St. Columba Anglican Church, St. Francis C.W.L., St. Michaels Church, St. Peters Lutheran Church, John & Paula Stem, Strassburger Supplies Ltd., Mike & Carolyn Strathdee, Jan Stroh, Kae Sweeney, Edmond & Mary Jae Tell, E. B. Vallis, The Village of Winston Park, Waterloo Lions Club, John & Donna Weber, Nelson Weber, Bill & Marnie Wharnsby, Herbert & Barbara Whitney, Lewis & Julie Winger, W-K United Mennonite Church, and J. Clifton Young.

Thank you to InTown Internet

We would like to thank Harry Vanderzand and InTown Internet for generously providing The Working Centre with free web hosting over the last several years. Each month, thousands of people are able to learn about The Working Centre through our website. We are most grateful for their continuing generosity.

Thank You to Those Who Helped Make the 21st Annual Mayors' Dinner a Success!

Special thanks to Mayor Carl Zehr, Mayor Brenda Halloran, Lorna Van Mossel, Arleen Macpherson, Roman Dubinski, Neil Aitchison, Lawrence Bingeman, Fred Walker, Dominic Cardillo, Margaret Motz, Joyce Stankiewicz, Murray Haase, Don Allen, the individuals and businesses who contributed to the auction, and many others.

Thank You to Our Generous Patrons: angelist, Erb and Good Funeral Home, Ahmet Jakupi, Kitchener Dodgers, Kitchener Hockey, MacNaughton Hersmen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, RDM Corporation, Bob and Judy Shantz, and Strassburger Windows and Doors.

Thank you to our Community Tables: 144 Park Limited, Athlete of the Year Program, Bingemans, Civitan Sports - Waterloo Region, Jim & Sue Hallman, Inter County Baseball, Kitchener Downtown Business Association, Kitchener Fastball Promotions, Kitchener Public Library Board Trustees, Kitchener Sports Association, Margaret Motz, MTE Consultants Inc., Margaret & Bob Nally, RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Region of Waterloo, Susan & Marvin Rempel, St. Jacob’s Country Inn, Superior Memorials, Township of Woolwich, Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Waterloo County Hall of Fame, Waterloo Regional Police Association, John & Donna Weber, and Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network.

Thank you to Our Mayors' Dinner Contributors: Bob & Terry Ballantyne, Joyce Bell, BLT Farms Inc., Brava Tex, Peter Braid, M.P., J. Howard Butler, Dom & Mary Cardillo, Century Group Financial Solutions, Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Estelle Enns, Erb & Erb Insurance, Pat & Noreen Flynn, Ray Gabel, Gerry & Carol Gerber, Michael Graham & Hulene Montgomery, Grand River Valley Newspapers, Cathy Gravelle & Peter Ciuciura, Carl & Eleanor Kaufman, John Kokko & Sue Anderson, Theron & Joy Kramer, Anne Miller, Ken & Marilyn Murray, Richard & Karen Neil, Frank & Cleo O’ Malley, Carol Oner, Quarry Integrated Communications, Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, The Record, Audrey Reitzel, Snyder Metal Fabricating, Joyce & Bill Stankiewicz, Bryan & Joan Stewart, Vikki & James Tait, Edmund & Mary Jac Tell, Tristram Realty Associates Inc. Brokerage, United Way of Kitchener Waterloo & Area, Kirsten Van Drunen & Peter Shirk.

2008 Brings Another Successful Coin Can Drive

This year’s coin can drive was a great success, raising $7,056.48, thanks to the efforts of these generous local churches, schools, and individuals: Blessed Sacrament Church, Blessed Sacrament School, Christ the King United Church, Emmanuel United Church, First Mennonite Church, Holy Trinity, Kitchener East Presbyterian, Olivet Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St. Daniel’s, St. Dominic’s School, St. Jerome’s University, St. John’s School, St. Louis’ Church, St. Mark’s, St. Matthew’s School, St. Patrick’s School, St. Steven’s Lutheran Church, and WK United Mennonite Church.