NFCS' United Way fundraiser

Julie Druker | Sep 16, 2015

Staff at the Northern Frontenac Community Services Child Centre in Sharbot Lake held an on site, by donation barbeque lunch at the center on September 10, which attracted numerous supporters from in and around the community. In an effort to reach those supporters who were not able to attend the barbeque, staff offered up for the first time a lunch delivery service for those wanting to support the United Way but who could not get away from work or home that day. Maribeth Scott, manager of the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake, and her staff hold numerous United Way fundraisers throughout the year as a way to support the organization. The United Way, in turn, supports two NFCS programs, which include the family counselor located at the adult services building in Sharbot Lake, and the youth leadership program for grade 8 students. The program runs for a full day at the Granite Ridge Education Centre and assists the students in acquiring their volunteer community hours by making opportunities available to them through partnerships with local businesses and organizations.“It's very important for us to support the United Way not just because they support our own programs but also to support all of the other agencies in the community that are supported by the United Way,” Scott said.

For those who missed the fundraiser, there will another opportunity coming up to donate to the United Way at a chili lunch and pie auction fundraiser, which will take place at the Child Centre on Thursday, October 8 from noon until 1 p.m.