As the year draws to a close, we are pleased to announce that our annual fundraising campaign
campaign was a huge success, exceeding its goal of $150,000.
In fact, thanks to the generosity of numerous donors and grants from valued partners, a total of $165,827 was raised to support our summer camps.
Donations: $85,453
An exceptional donation of $50,000 from Norton Rose Fullbright gave the campaign a very promising start at the beginning of the year. In addition to this donation, the Benny and Co. Foundation contributed $8,065, thanks to the sale of petits Beigny held in February and March. A further $7,658 was raised through the Bistro La Gargouille golf tournament in June. Centraide de l'Ontario and Centraide Outaouais donated $4,718.25 and $184.50 respectively.
A total of $14,827.52 was also donated by numerous individual and corporate donors who organized fundraising events and made contributions via our various platforms.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank À l'Échelle du Monde, Jesuisquipourjuger, Paquette Textiles, Samara et CO., La Note Verte, Méliss'art and the customers who made “useful purchases” with them.
Grants: $80,374
In addition to all the donations received, two grants were made, including one in the amount of $17,874 from Canada Summer Jobs program, a long-standing partner of our day camps. A new grant of $62,500 from the Centre de Services scolaires des Draveurs was a welcome addition.
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Our heartfelt thanks go to every individual, group and partner who contributed to the success of the 2024 campaign. Thanks to their generosity, you can see how much the 60 children and teenagers at our camps were able to enjoy their summer, and their families too.