Sarnia

Sarnia Community Foundation Gives

Seventeen local organizations are benefiting from grants given out by the Sarnia Community Foundation.

In all, the agency dolled out nearly $132,000 to organizations in the arts, environment, social services, and education fields.

Executive Director Jane Anema is thrilled to be able to help out.

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As part of the funding, the Town of Petrolia Fire Hall Fund received $21,000.  St. Clair Child and Youth was given $8,000 and just over $7,000 went to Habitat for Humanity.

Since 1983, the foundation has given out over $3-million to organizations across Sarnia-Lambton.

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The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

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