Monthly Article

May 2010

The Bruce Children are Special Foundation has one big focus during the month of May: summer camp.

Each year, the Bruce Children are Special Foundation coordinates a summer camp program. The foundation pays the registration fees for children whose families are receiving services from The Children’s Aid of the County of Bruce , and experiencing financial difficulties. The child has the opportunity to choose a camp that is gearted towards their interests. Day camps are also included.

Last year, 61 children were sent to the camp of their choice. Without the help of the community, these children would not have had the opportunity to attend. The Bruce Children are Special Foundation is in need of support again this year to ensure that 61 more children are able to attend summer camp.

For more information about the Bruce Children are Special Foundation, to donate, or to book a presentation for your business or service club, do not hesitate to call 1-888-807-7773 ext. 262 or visit www.brucecas.ca/foundation.

April 2010

April is a month of tying up programs and fundraisers for the Bruce Children are Special Foundation. Easter has come to an end for another year, and so has the Easter Ham Drive and Pepperettes Fundraiser. Thanks to the support of the members of the community, $750.00 was made to go towards the great programs, such as the summer camp program, that the Bruce Children are Special Foundation has to offer.

The college bursary program has now ended for the year, as well. Two children, attending post secondary school, will each receive a $1,000.00 bursary. The Bruce Children are Special Foundation would like to wish these two students success.

For more information about the Bruce Children are Special Foundation, apply for Jumpstart funding, or to book a presentation for your business or service club, do not hesitate to call 1-888-807-7773 ext. 262, or visit www.brucecas.ca/foundation .

March 2010

Much like February, March is a time to focus on College Bursaries and the Easter Ham Drive and Pepperettes Fundraiser. March also brings a third component into the mix: Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

The College Bursary program deadline has now passed, but the board of directors must now choose their applicants. The awards will be chosen at the next board meeting on Wednesday March 17.

The Easter Ham Drive and Pepperettes fundraiser will come to an end in March. The deadline for orders is the morning of Friday March 12. The Bruce Children are Special Foundation would like to remind individuals who have purchased hams or pepperettes that they are to pick up their order the afternoon of March 29 at The Children’s Aid Society of the County of Bruce in Walkerton.

As the other programs are coming to an end, Canadian Tire Jumpstart is starting for the spring. The Bruce Children are Special Foundation works with the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program to help those kids in our community have the opportunity to participate in organized sports and recreational activities. To learn more about the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, visit www.canadaiantire.ca/jumpstart/ .

February 2010

February is the time of year that the Bruce Children are Special Foundation has two things to focus on: College Bursaries and the Easter Ham Drive.

College Bursaries are awarded once a year to students attending a post-secondary program. In 2009, the Bruce Children are Special Foundation offered three students a $1,000 bursary.

In order for a student to apply, he or she must be given a recommendation by their social worker at the Children’s Aid Society of the County of Bruce . For a complete list of eligibility, contact Cherie Borho, Administrator, at 1-888-807-7773 ext. 262.

February is also a time when the Bruce Children are Special Foundation beings their annual Easter Ham Drive and Pepperette Fundraiser.

The hams will still be $10 for a 3lb ham and $20 for a 6lb ham. Pepperettes will be sold in three different packs; $15 for a 50 pack, $8 for a 20 pack, and $5 for a 10 pack. There are also three flavours of pepperettes: mild, hot and extra hot.

All proceeds go towards programs such as the Summer Camp program.

The deadline for placing orders is the morning of Friday March 12. The hams must be picked up on the afternoon of Monday March 29 at The Children’s Aid Society of the County of Bruce in Walkerton.

If you are interested in purchasing a ham or pepperettes, call Cherie Borho, Administrator to the Bruce Children are Special Foundation at 1-888-807-7773.

For more information about the Bruce Children are Special Foundation, or to book a presentation for your business or service club, do not hesitate to call 1-888-807-7773 ext. 262, or visit www.brucecas.ca/foundation .

January 2010

The Christmas season has come to the end and the Bruce Children are Special Foundation would like to thank everyone who contributed to the programs. Thanks to the support of the community, the Bruce Children are Special Foundation was able to keep up with the demand for both the Adopt-A-Family and Christmas Hamper programs.

47 families were adopted, and about 290 Christmas Hampers were given out to children all across Bruce County . In total, 437 children received something special under the tree on Christmas day.

On top of the Christmas programs, the Bruce Children are Special Foundation also ran a Heat and Hydro program. Thanks to the United Way of Bruce Grey, the foundation was able to help 13 families with their heat and hydro bills this winter.

It was a very successful year for the Bruce Children are Special Foundation and it could not have been so successful without the help of the community. We look forward to continuing to support those in need in 2010.