Charities Supported
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation (Presentation by Vera Abbott) was the successful recipient of $17,200. This local foundation supports the Stedman Community Hospice which is located in Brandford. The Stedman Hospice is a 10 bed facility which welcomes terminally ill patients from Norfolk County as a hospice is not available in our … Continue reading "St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation"
South Coast Special Needs Kids
South Coast Special Needs Kids South Coast Special Needs Kids (Presentation by Bettyann Carty) was the successful recipient of $17,200. South Coast Special Needs Kids is a registered charity who serves 35-40 children & young adults in Norfolk County. There motto is “Every Kid Can”. This group organizes special outings such as hockey, bowling, baseball, … Continue reading "South Coast Special Needs Kids"
Church Out Serving
Church Out Serving Church Out Serving (Presentation by Diane Luke) was the successful recipient of $17,300. This money will be used towards the purchase of a commercial-grade fridge/freezer. This non-profit, faith based organization has purchased the old LCBO building in Simcoe and are renovating it to welcome individuals to an innovative food hub which will … Continue reading "Church Out Serving"
Norfolk Senior Support Services
Norfolk Senior Support Services Norfolk Senior Support Services (Presentation by Cynthia Stuart) was selected to receive $16,800. Senior Support Services will use this donation to help fund a new handicapped accessible van to replace the one which was recently taken off the road due to safety concerns. As an added bonus, the Senior Support Services … Continue reading "Norfolk Senior Support Services"
Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services
Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services (Presentation by Lauren Harrington) was chosen as the recipient of $16,300. HNWS will use this money for a program called “Supportive Mothering”. This program is run in cooperation with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS). A 16 week program is offered 4 times per year (if funding is available) to … Continue reading "Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services"