A local organization is giving back.
“We have decided to turn the effects of this pandemic into an opportunity to give back to those in our community who are working hard to educate our children. We know these uncertain times have made education more difficult across the board, and want to show our support for these diverse educators,” states Tammy Chouinard, Manager of Community Relations with Community Living Chatham-Kent.
Community Living Chatham-Kent is helping to support a pair of other groups, giving $500 to help buy books for the early learning centres in French Catholic schools across Chatham-Kent.
Another $1000 is going to Buxton’s Next Generation, earmarked for a new education tool the group is developing to increase awareness about the community’s history.
The money is a portion of funds raised by Community Living Chatham-Kent over the past couple of years through various events and fundraisers.