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As a small business owner, I believe in giving back to the community that supports me. Since moving to Burlington, I have:

Been a Scouting Leader with the 15th Strathcona Group
Organized multiple Love My Neighbourhood events and been a Neighbourhood Connector
A regular donor with the Canadian Blood Services
Organized food collection campaigns for the Burlington Food Bank
Assisted low-income residents with preparing and filing their annual income tax returns
Organized a benefit softball tournament to support local charities
A volunteer with the Halton Down Syndrome Association
A member of the Parent Council for my children’s schools