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Guelph basketball program among 51 recipients of local United Way funding

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United Way's Guelph chapter have wrapped up their latest round of funding. Ball 4 All was one of 51 programs to receive over $17,000 as part of announcement in April.

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin ’s financial assist to one local basketball program has resulted in a slam dunk.

The Guelph chapter recently wrapped up its latest round of funding where over $1.5 million was distributed to more than 50 programs, according to the organization’s announcement in April. Colleen Murdoch, director of community engagement and impact for United Way, said the basketball program Ball 4 All will receive over $17,000 of that funding.

Ball 4 All is a program that helps youth in the community reach their full potential through teaching the fundamentals in basketball.“This will help create more opportunities for that program, for more mentors to be involved, to add some capacity building internally,” Murdoch said.By partnering with local organizations, she said United Way is able to have an impact on the community.

Ball 4 All has been around “for quite some time” and Murdoch said founder and coordinator, Steven Cuevas, has been interested in expanding the program and delivering it for more children and youth.How were Egypt’s pyramids built? The mystery may finally be solvedAlthough this past year has seen United Way Guelph’s donations go down, the use in its services has gone up.“It’s $1.

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