The Huronia Community Foundation wrapped up its Smart and Caring Grants program for another year.
Twenty charities and organizations benefited from a total of $24,000 in funding.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe received $1,500 from the David and Delva Finch Fund for its Big Bunch program.
“With a current wait list of over 50 young people for a community match and 100-plus young people in our school-based mentoring program, these funds will allow for group activity to introduce and support the youth on the wait list. Many thanks,” said JoAnn Stephan, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe.
The Ontario SPCA Midland and District Animal Centre was the recipient of $372.13. The organization has received grants from the Iris Catherine Stotesbury Endowment Fund for 15 years.
An $825 grant from the Huronia Community Foundation Community Fund was given to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre to help with its Sweetwater Harvest Festival next year.
“With this generous donation from Huronia Community Foundation, Friends of the Wye Marsh will be tapping into the local talent pool to invite performers to take the stage on March 23 and 24 at their 2024 Sweetwater Harvest Festival,” said Kim Hacker, executive director of the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre.
The Penetanguishene Public Library Endowment Fund at the Huronia Community Foundation has supported the library since 2007. This year, the library received a $1,565.81 grant.
“Without these funds, we would not have had the funding needed to replace our inside automatic door opener, which is greatly needed for our seniors with mobility issues. This will enable us to have accessibility once again within a few weeks,” said CEO/librarian Linda Keenan.
