The Ripley Reunion is spreading around hundreds of thousands of dollars raised at this year's event.
According to a media release from the Ripley Reunion organizers, the event this past summer raised over $200,000.
Much of that funding will be sent to "local organizations, clubs and volunteer groups," the organizers shared.
A portion of the funds will also be reserved as seed money to support the organizing committee for the 2035 Reunion.
"We’re truly moved by the tremendous generosity shown by our community. Over the August long weekend, people showed up in every way—volunteering, attending events, sponsoring activities or coming out to reconnect. The support was incredible," said Matt Farrell, Chair of the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee. "The Reunion has always served as a celebration of our roots and the people who make Ripley feel like home, and this year upheld that tradition. We’re thrilled to distribute these funds where they’ll make a meaningful impact."
Organizations and groups receiving donations include (in no particular order):
● Big Brothers Big Sisters South Bruce North Huron
● Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation
● Kincardine Area Good Food Box Neighbour to Neighbour Initiative
● Kincardine Food Bank
● Kinetic Knights Robotics Team
● Ripley Christmas Hampers
● SBGHC Kincardine Auxiliary
● Special Olympics Kincardine and Area
● Ripley YMCA Child Care
● Bruce County Paramedic Service
● Ripley Curling Club
● Ripley Huron Legion Branch 440
● Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
● Community Living Kincardine and District
● Five Star Quilt Guild
● Ripley Agricultural Society
● Ripley 4-H Beef Club
● Ripley and District Horticultural Society
● Ripley Huron Skating Club
● Huron Shores Hospice
● Women's House Serving Bruce Grey
● Bruce County 4-H Junior Beef Heifer Show
● Bruce County Public Library
● Ripley Firefighters Association
● Ripley Huron Community School
● 86ers Girls Hockey Club
● Huron Bruce Minor Hockey Association
● Ripley and District Lions Club
● Ripley Summer Sports Committee
● Ripley Wolves - Arena Speaker Project
● Westcoast Whitecaps
● Purple Grove Women's Institute
● Purple Grove Community Centre
● Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
● Pine River United Church
● St. Andrew’s United Church
