The United Way of Bruce Grey is handing out cash!

United Way’s Rotary Children's Fund Grants 2007

The United Way of Bruce Grey is handing out cash!

October 31st, 10 am
United Way Centre – 380 9th Street East

Through a partnership with area Rotary Clubs and the Winterama event, held annually in February, the United Way is pleased to announce its second series of grants issued from the United Way’s Rotary Children's Fund.

In the spring of 2007, the United Way of Bruce Grey Board of Directors issues a resolution that youth and children raise all fundraising events, the funds, will also be allocated to the Children’s Fund. These additional events are the Galaxy Film Festival, where teens watch movies from midnight to 7 am, and Homecoming’s Amazing Race proceeds. This resulted in the Children’s Fund growing to over $20 000 for 2007.


Total Funds Requested $ 27 938.13
Total Funds Available $ 21 109.45
Winterama $ 16 862.25
Galaxy Film Festival $ 180.20
Amazing Race $ 67.00

The spirit of the fund

This fund is to assist our agencies in helping children and youth that use their services. If there is a wish list for an agency, for children and youth, this fund is for that wish list. The fund is to improve the lives of children and youth in our community.

The United Way and Rotary Winterama will also renew their partnership for the 2008 event.

Successful Applicants:

GRACE $1 000
To support the ongoing GRACE program

PRANCE $2 500
Towards the purchase of a new horse

Children’s Aid of Owen Sound and Grey $2 650
To support "Youth in Power: Teens in Care" a support group for teens, covers transportation and other related costs

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services $ 3 000
Resources for the Parent Mutual Aid program and Ontario Early Years Centres

South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council $ 2 500.00
Updated learning resources for the tutoring program

Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey $ 2 390.00
Upgrades to children's resources (collapsible cribs, strollers, crib mattresses car seats etc)

Friends and Neighbours Club (CMHA) $ 1 569.01
Hands free microphones for puppeteers

Durham and District Food Bank $ 1 000.00
Purchase a variety of items to assist individuals within the community serviced by the food bank

SHEATRE $1 500
To create a teacher and student guide for "Far from the Heart" a teen based play that address 'date rape'

Grey Bruce Eat and Learn $3 000
Various school healthy eating programs, such as cooking classes, healthier snacks, new fridge etc

For more information contact Francesca Dobbyn at 519 376 1560
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