If you’ve been following our flyer, you’ll have noticed a regular feature in the bottom right-hand corner of the front page: our Community Product.
We launched this in early January, identifying one per issue. We have since been donating 15 percent of total sales of that item – during the flyer period – to the Community Project selected by customers and staff in that location.
So how are we doing?
After roughly six months, our Community Product Initiative has raised $16,853.40
- $4186.93 from Newmarket
- $3752.60 from Sharon
- $3376.39 from Tottenham
- $5537.48 from Uxbridge
“We are pleased with the support we’ve been receiving from our customers,” said Giancarlo Trimarchi, partner, CFO and Controller at Vince’s Market. “Our progress has exceeded expectations, and we look forward to year end when we’ll be presenting some generous cheques to four very worthwhile local causes.”
These are the Community Product Initiative recipients for 2018:
Newmarket: Doane House Hospice
Doane House Hospice is a dynamic non-profit organization, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through non-medical support for those affected by, or caring for, an individual with a life-threatening illness. They also provide bereavement support. The vision of DHH is to make volunteer hospice care accessible to all in the community.
Sharon: Blue Door Shelters
Blue Door Shelters provides safe, supportive shelter and services for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Initiated as a shelter for single men in 1982, Blue Door Shelters has expanded its services to include emergency shelter programs for families and youth.
Tottenham: Tottenham Food Bank
Tottenham Food Bank provides this essential service with no judgement or restrictions. They have two locations – in Tottenham and Beeton – which are open every Tuesday afternoon and evening to all residents who find themselves in need.
Uxbridge: Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter
The Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Control Centre has been pairing local families with dogs and cats for generations. Located on Reach St., the shelter is responsible for animal control across Uxbridge and Scugog Townships. Their dedicated team of full-time, part-time and volunteer staff provides care for dozens of lost or stray, injured cats and dogs until they can be reunited with their owners, or placed for adoption.
A big thanks as well to Metroland Media Group for their support of The Community Product Initiative by providing complimentary space in the East Gwillimbury Express, Newmarket Era, Uxbridge Times Journal, and Alliston Herald to promote our item of the week. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the community!
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Until next time,
Neil
