Bruce Power has announced the annual kickoff for its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs for the holidays.
The program supports hundreds of local families throughout the region during the holidays. Bruce Power is encouraging its employees, supplier partners, and the community at large to help reach the goal of raising $63,000 for toy and hamper programs across Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties.
This program is run in partnership with United Way of Grey Bruce, and will raise money for:
-Beaver Valley Outreach
-Chesley and Area Firefighters Association
-Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
-Dorrell Young Christmas Program, Bruce County
-Dundalk Food Bank
-Durham and District Food Bank
-Flesherton Food Bank
-Huron County Christmas Bureau
-Kincardine Community Services
-Lions Head Food Bank
-Markdale Food Bank
-Meaford Food Bank
-Paisley Missionary Church
-Ripley Lions Club
-Saugeen First Nation Toy Drive
-Salvation Army in Hanover
-Salvation Army Owen Sound
-Salvation Army Port Elgin
-Salvation Army Wiarton
-Tara Area Food Bank
-Tiverton Lions Club
-Tobermory Food Bank
-Walkerton Optimist Club
-Women’s shelters in Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Donations can be made through www.brucepowertoydrive.com, and will be eligible for a tax receipt. If the $63,000 goal is exceeded, Bruce Power will work with United Way to distribute the extra funds accordingly. Donations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on November 24.
"With the rising prices of food and housing, it has been a difficult year for many families in our region, so we’re excited to once again support the work of these important community organizations as we approach the holiday season," said Maggie Tieman, Bruce Power’s Director of Community and External Affairs. "We hope, if you’re able, you’ll give generously to these community groups that are dedicated to making the holidays brighter for so many local families during the holidays."
