Bruce Power has announced the fundraising goal for its annual toy drive and hamper program for the holiday season.
The nuclear power generating giant is hoping that the annual fundraiser, organized in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, will raise $55,000 this year.
Funds raised will help to support 19 different local organizations with toys and holiday hampers filled with goods for those who need support during the holidays.
"The toy and hamper program fundraiser is part of the annual Bruce Power 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," according to a release from Bruce Power.
To donate, visit www.brucepowertoydrive.com. Donations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 25.
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.”
The fundraiser 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