The Mary Webb Centre in Highgate needs a number of upgrades to meet building codes. September 10, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch)The Mary Webb Centre in Highgate needs a number of upgrades to meet building codes. September 10, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch)
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South Kent Wind Powers Community Groups

A number of charitable organizations in Chatham-Kent are getting a boost from South Kent Wind and the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation.

A total of 20 organizations are splitting $110,000 with the grants ranging in size from $2,500 to $11,000.

The money is being used for a variety of different projects including the construction of a new animal shelter and the expansion of the Mary Webb Cultural centre.

The full list of organizations receiving grants can be found below:

  • $11,000 - Tilbury & District Adult Centre Association
  • $10,000 - Friends of the New Animal Shelter
  • $9,500 - Scouts Canada-Camp Cataraqui
  • $7,000 - Mary Webb Cultural Centre
  • $6,500 - Mental Health Network of C-K
  • $6,000 - C-K Children's Safety Village
  • $6,000 - Westover Treatment Centre
  • $5,000 - LKCS Booster Club
  • $5,000 - Rotary Club of Tilbury
  • $5,000 - Active Lifestyle Centre
  • $5,000 - Blenheim & Community Senior Citizens Group
  • $5,000 - W'Burg & District Council for the Arts
  • $5,000 - Camp Kenessarie
  • $5,000 - Blenheim Youth Centre
  • $4,000 - St. Joseph School
  • $4,000 - Chatham Goodfellows
  • $3,500 - W'Burg Senior Citizens Club
  • $2,800 - Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise
  • $2,500 - Chatham Minor Baseball
  • $2,500 - Jr. Achievement

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