NEWS RELEASE
CAA NIAGARA
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CAA Niagara is proud to announce the latest recipients of its Community Boost funding program, The Niagara Foundation for Family and Children’s Services (FACS Niagara Foundation) and the Toolbox Project.
The Community Boost funding program, initiated by CAA Niagara in 2019, aims to provide support to local non-profit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents. Each year, two organizations are chosen by a company-wide employee vote to receive a $10,000 donation, volunteer support from CAA Niagara employees, marketing and fundraising assistance, and prominent branding on two new CAA Niagara tow trucks.
"We are honoured to recognize The Toolbox Project and FACS Niagara Foundation as the latest recipients of our Community Boost program” said Peter Van Hezewyk, President and CEO at CAA Niagara. “Both organizations demonstrate an unwavering dedication to supporting and empowering Niagara’s most vulnerable, which deeply aligns with CAA Niagara's core values. We are proud to support their efforts and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make in our community."
Now in its sixth year, the Community Boost initiative underscores CAA Niagara's commitment to fostering community well-being and supporting organizations that make a difference in our region. Previous recipients include: Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara, Wellspring Niagara, Heartland Forest, Pathstone Mental Health Foundation, Gillian's Place, Hospice Niagara, Food4Kids Niagara, FORT Youth Centre, Distress Centre Niagara, and the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre.
Said James Symons, Founder at Toolbox Project: “When we first started seven years ago, we [the Toolbox Project] weren’t sure if we would be able to do 25 care packages. Each year we have grown and grown and last year we delivered our 6,000th package. Thanks to the CAA Niagara Community Boost we know we’ll be able to do even more in our community this year.”
Added Rhianon Burkholder, Vice-President of the FACS Niagara Foundation board of trustees: "Thank you, CAA Niagara, for this wonderful donation that will help FACS build a new treatment home for children in care with complex needs. Community builders like CAA Niagara allow us to provide our community’s most vulnerable children with positive childhood memories and the supports they need to become resilient, successful adults."
To learn more about CAA Niagara’s commitment to the community, visit caaniagara.ca/drivingchange.
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