Bruce Power is helping to send 107 local children and youth to camp this year through its $20,000 to Bruce Grey Child and Family Services (BGCFS).
Bruce Power has provided over $180,000 in funding to the BGCFS camp program since 2013, providing transformative experiences and lasting memories for countless children in the area. This recent contribution marks another milestone in Bruce Power’s dedication to creating opportunities for local youth and is part of ongoing efforts to empower local children in need.
“At Bruce Power, we are extremely proud to deliver clean, reliable power and produce cancer-fighting medical isotopes, but we certainly can’t do this alone,” said John Peevers, Bruce Power’s Director of Community and Media Relations, and Economic Development. “Bruce Power relies on the support of our community to operate in the Clean Energy Frontier, so we are thrilled to give back by supporting programs that broaden opportunities for local youth.”
Parents have shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about their children attending camp through BGCFS, highlighting how this opportunity has resulted in their child forming support networks with peers and counselors from Camp Presqu’ile, Glendale Farms and numerous other participating camps.
“Bruce Power has been integral to our ability to support children in Grey and Bruce having the opportunity to attend camp,” said Chad Zimmerman, Business Administrator at BGCFS. “The financial support for the Camp Program, as well as their support for other community initiatives, benefit the children, youth and families that Bruce Grey Child and Family Services work with. In addition to being a major employer for the area, the contributions to social improvements by Bruce Power are immeasurable.”
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.
About Bruce Grey Child and Family Services
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services was established in 2012 through the consolidation of the former Bruce and Grey Children’s Aid Societies. Together, each organization brought a history of more than a century of protecting children. They are a team of over 150 child protection workers, child and youth workers, lawyers, support and administrative staff working together and in partnership with the community to help families to keep children safe and well.
For further information, please contact:
John Peevers – 519-386-3799 – john.peevers@brucepower.com
