Christmas has come early for 19 local organizations.
The Huronia Community Foundation (HCF) has unveiled the recipients of its first ever Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund. The 19 local charities will share more than $91,000 in funding thanks to the new entity.
This new funding is supported through the M. Wayne and J. Coleman Family Fund at HCF, which is part of this family's commitment to the future of Huronia.
"The Wayne/Coleman Family strongly believes in the importance of supporting our local communities and paying it forward,” HCF executive director Scott Warnock said in a release.
“We hope that others will join us in growing this fund annually. The Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund is an incredible investment in the future of North Simcoe and Southern Georgian Bay."
The fund was established to provide grants to support and advance needs in a broad range of areas in the local community from creativity in arts and culture, education, literacy and training opportunities, environmental leadership, food security, healthy living activities and mental health promotion.
This year’s recipients are: Georgian Bay Food Network, CLH Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe, Askennonia Senior Centre Inc., YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Employment Service, Severn Sound Environmental Association, Midland Public Library, Chigamik Community Health Centre, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Midland Cultural Centre, The Midland Salvation Army, St. Theresa's Catholic High School, We Are The Villagers, Huronia Transition Homes, Gateway Centre for Learning, Brookside Music Association, Scientists in School, Huronia Seniors' Volunteer Care Team and BGC North Simcoe (previously known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Simcoe).
