Hi everyone
I hope your first exam went well today! Please see the email below for directions to Linking Hope and the information provided by them.
We will see you on Friday at 1 pm.
Looking forward to working alongside you for our community!
Please reach out if anyone needs a ride.
MB
Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948
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From: Breena Courchaine breena@linkinghope.ca Subject: Re: Linking Hope & School of Dental Hygiene Date: December 1, 2025 at 4:12:16 PM CST To: Mary Bertone Mary.Bertone@umanitoba.ca Cc: Brittany Mollard brittany@linkinghope.ca, pollardpearson pollardpearson@gmail.com, Administration LH administration@linkinghope.ca
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Hi Mary,
That's great to hear!
You can expect various tasks such as decommissioning items, sorting clothes for distribution, creating holiday packages, moving inventory etc. Due to the large number of students we may split up the group into separate tasks. Both standing and seated jobs are available! If you'd like a more detailed breakdown of tasks, I can provide one closer to the date.
In regards to what to wear, there is no specific dress code. I always recommend something comfy and easy to move in! Gloves are provided as we sometimes work with used items.
Here are the directions to Linking Hope.
* We are located at 190 Disraeli at N’Dinawemak. We are accessible from the back parking lot facing MacDonald Ave off Maple Street.
* Due to construction, parking may be a bit difficult in our parking lot right now. We are working to find more. * You can enter at the red door with the number 1, across from entry to the parking lot. Then follow the signs up the stairs on your right to come into Linking Hope. :) * Here is the Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/enVXqck9xqTavwSE6 (See picture map with highlighted area for parking.)
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Thank you and don't hesitate if you have any questions!
Breena Courchaine (she/ her) Linking Hope Guiding your support to the real needs of Winnipeg's grassroots charities. Breena@linkinghope.camailto:Breena@linkinghope.ca www.linkinghope.cahttp://www.linkinghope.ca/
On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM Mary Bertone <Mary.Bertone@umanitoba.camailto:Mary.Bertone@umanitoba.ca> wrote: Hi Breena
Friday, December 12th, works for us as well.
Can you provide me with some background information on what we will be doing, what to expect, and what to wear?
Thanks, Mary Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948
On Nov 20, 2025, at 6:55 PM, Breena Courchaine <breena@linkinghope.camailto:breena@linkinghope.ca> wrote:
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Hi Mary,
Apologies for the confusion, we are available on Friday December 12, anytime between 1pm - 4pm.
Please let me know if this works with your schedule and we will book it in!
All the best,
Breena Courchaine (she/ her) Linking Hope 431-999-1692 Guiding your support to the real needs of Winnipeg's grassroots charities. Breena@linkinghope.camailto:Breena@linkinghope.ca www.linkinghope.cahttp://www.linkinghope.ca/
From: Mary Bertone <Mary.Bertone@umanitoba.camailto:Mary.Bertone@umanitoba.ca> Date: November 20, 2025 at 2:34:47 PM CST To: Kristan Pearson <kristie@linkinghope.camailto:kristie@linkinghope.ca> Cc: Administration LH <administration@linkinghope.camailto:administration@linkinghope.ca> Subject: Re: Linking Hope & School of Dental Hygiene
Hi Kristan
Thank you for your response!
Please clarify whether it’s Friday, December 12, or Saturday, December 13.
If it’s Friday, we will be able to participate; if it’s Saturday, we will have to wait until next year and get your schedule.
The students have exams coming up, so we can't book anything until they are finished.
Thanks,
Mary
Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948
On Nov 9, 2025, at 1:10 PM, Kristan Pearson <kristie@linkinghope.camailto:kristie@linkinghope.ca> wrote:
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Hello Mary,
We would love to host you for a volunteer day. Here are some upcoming dates we have available. If none of these work for you, let us know and we might be able to find some other dates/ times that work. We are located downtown above N’dinawemak at 190 Disraeli. Once we choose a date/time we will give you all the instructions for where to come and what to expect.
- Wednesday November 12 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Saturday November 15 anytime between 1 pm - 3 pm - Wednesday November 19 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Monday November 24 anytime between 2 pm - 4 pm - Wednesday November 26 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Thursday November 27 anytime between 1 pm - 3 pm - Wednesday December 3 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Saturday December 6 anytime between 2 pm - 4 pm - Wednesday December 10 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Saturday December 12 anytime between 1 pm - 3 pm** this one includes a walk with DCSP in the downtown area - Wednesday December 17 anytime between 12 pm - 3 pm - Friday December 19 (details TBD- this is to help with an outdoor event at N’dinawemak)
Looking forward to seeing you. Feel free to reach out with questions.
Kristie Pearson (she/ her) Linking Hope Guiding your support to the real needs of Winnipeg's grassroots charities. (204) 803-0883 www.linkinghope.cahttp://www.linkinghope.ca/
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On Nov 7, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Linking Hope <noreply@linkinghope.camailto:noreply@linkinghope.ca> wrote:
Name Mary Bertone Email mary.bertone@umanitoba.camailto:mary.bertone@umanitoba.ca Phone 204-226-2935 Purpose for Contact Join our Database of Volunteers & Supporters Organization or Business Name School of Dental Hygiene Message The dental hygiene class of 2026, within their community health class, partner with a local organization to volunteer their time as a class. Would there be any opportunity for the class to come and help in the distribution and sorting of your donations? We have 25 students and some faculty volunteers.
Thanks, Mary Bertone Course Coordinator Community Health
Kristie Pearson (she/ her) Linking Hope Guiding your support to the real needs of Winnipeg's grassroots charities. (204) 803-0883 www.linkinghope.cahttp://www.linkinghope.ca/
NOTE - My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.
I acknowledge my home is on Treaty 1 Territory and that Manitoba is located on the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehethowuk Nations and the Homeland of the Red River Métis. I am also committed to listening & learning from Indigenous people in the spirit of Truth, reconciliation & collaboration. (From my iPad)
