To help the many local families in need this holiday season, Bruce Power has launched its annual online community fundraiser to support numerous local toy drive and hamper programs.
Bruce Power is encouraging its staff, contractors, Supplier Partners and the community-at-large to help us reach our goal of raising $55,000 for toy and hamper programs across the Clean Energy Frontier of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
Donations can be made through www.brucepowertoydrive.com, and will be eligible for a tax receipt.
The fundraiser, organized in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, will raise money for:
- Beaver Valley Outreach
- 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, St. Anthony’s
- Markdale Food Bank
- Meaford Food Bank
- Paisley Missionary Church
- Port Elgin Salvation Army
- Ripley Lions Club
- Saugeen First Nation
- Salvation Army Food Bank Hanover
- Salvation Army Food Bank Owen Sound
- Tiverton Lions Club
- Walkerton Optimist Club
- Women’s shelters in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties
If the original goal of $55,000 is exceeded, Bruce Power and the United Way will distribute the extra funds accordingly.
“The need in our communities is greater than ever,” said Dwight Irwin, Bruce Power’s Manager of Community Relations. “In response, we have increased our annual fundraising target to help these important community programs spread as much joy as possible. Together with the generosity of our staff and the community, we will reach hundreds of local families to make their holiday season a little brighter.”
To donate, visit www.brucepowertoydrive.com. Donations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25.
The toy and hamper program fundraiser is part of the annual holiday outreach program, which is a joint effort between Bruce Power and its supplier partners. The program will provide $320,000 in support for food banks, warm winter clothing initiatives, support for local homeless shelters and soup kitchens, and grocery store gift card donations through schools and women’s shelters in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
