STORY AND PHOTO BY DONTEI WYNTER
Sheridan served up tasty cinnabuns Monday to kick off this year’s United Way campaign.
The campaign started with selling cinnabuns at all Sheridan College campuses from 7.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $2 and there will be a spaghetti lunch every day for the rest of the week, sponsored by the school cafeteria, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sheridan faculty members took time out of their busy schedules to help the cause and lend a hand to support those in need.
“I like giving back to the community. It’s important, to not just work but to volunteer for the betterment of the community. And makes it a better place to live,” said Dianna Dinevski, industrial liaison manager for Sheridan College’s offices of applied research.
“I like giving back to the community. It’s important, to not just work but to volunteer for the betterment of the community. And makes it a better place to live.”
“I’ve been at Sheridan for a long time and some of the things I’ve seen over the years, particularly in the area of corrections— I’ve seen first hand the need out there,” said Terry Kostiw, professor of criminology at Sheridan.
United Way is a major sponsor of many Oakville and Halton agencies that serve those in need such as: Community Youth Programs, Food for Life and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
While the point of the campaign is to raise funds, it’s also important to the staff to raise awareness. And Sheridan students have always been reliable.
“I think Sheridan students are pretty supportive. We always see them lined up for their spaghetti lunch and cinnamon buns,” said Nancy Heath, program administrator for the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design at Sheridan.
This year Sheridan’s United Way goal is to raise $85,000 to help improve the lives of others in the community.