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CREATING A STRONG COMMUNITY | ANNUAL REPORT | 2023-2024

SMART & CARING GRANTS

DOLLARS WITH SENSE PROGRAM
OFFER FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR LOCAL “OUR HOPE IS THAT THIS
STUDENTS PROGRAM WILL PEAK THE
INTEREST OF OUR YOUTH
This year the Junior Achievement Program TO BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY
INTO FINANCIAL LITERACY
“Dollars with Sense” was delivered to a Grade 7 AND BEING A RESPONSIBLE
class at both Bayview Public School in Midland SHOPPER.”
REBECCA NESS
and Canadian Martyrs Catholic School in JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NEO
Penetanguishene.

AREA YOUTH ENJOY “THE GRANT ALLOWED
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING US TO OFFER ADDITIONAL
BGC North Simcoe was able to provide RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING
AND REACH MORE CHILDREN
physical activities in a safe and supportive AND YOUTH IN OUR
COMMUNITY.”
environment for youth including a new ASHLEIGH TWITCHIN
dodgeball program. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS BGCNS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD BANK “WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK
VICTORIA HARBOUR CREATES BARB AND IAN JONES AND
SHARING CUPBOARDS THEIR FAMILY ALONG WITH
HURONIA COMMUNITY
To assist those in need of food assistance, FOUNDATION FOR THEIR
SUPPORT.”
three sharing cupboards providing food stuffs MARY WARNOCK
are now available in Tay Township. PRESIDENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY FUND

ONLINE PROGRAMMING HELPS SENIORS STAY IN SHAPE
After the pandemic many seniors were hesitant or unable to attend fitness, social, or educational
programs in person at the Askennonia Senior Centre. Funding from HCF allowed the Centre to
create a virtual option.
“THE GRANT ENABLED SENIORS TO ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
WELL-BEING BY ACCESSING THESE RESOURCES ONLINE.”
JUDY CONTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASKENNONIA SENIOR CENTRE

COMMUNITY REACH NORTH SIMCOE RAISES AWARENESS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
Community Reach North Simcoe launched a new project providing staff, volunteers and Board
members with new skills to utilize the power of social media.

“IT HAS HELPED CREATE AWARENESS OF OUR ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE,
RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS AND IMPLEMENT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS.”
CINDY HASTINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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