SFCS Fundraising Campaign

Jun 14, 2017

Southern Frontenac Community Services is running its 2017 fundraising campaign in the month of June, with the theme of being “Up to the Challenge.”

Statistics Canada recently made headlines by saying that for the first time in Canadian history, Canada has more seniors (65+) than kids (0-14), and in fifteen years, seniors are expected to make up 25% of the population. That statistic is reflected in

Frontenac County, with an even higher proportion of seniors. With this new reality, come many challenges around sustainable health care, living at home, transportation, food security, and more.  

Says Executive Director David Townsend: “This trend is reflected in the day-to-day work that we do: Our Adult Day Program is at its maximum capacity and we have a waiting list for the first time ever. More seniors are using our weekly Hot Meals on Wheels service and there is increasing demand to add a second day. An increasing number of single seniors are accessing our Food Bank and housing supports, as occupancy costs outpace income.”

Although many of SFCSC’s programs and services receive core government funding, and support from the United Way KFL&A, fundraising is still needed to keep programs affordable.

“One of our primary goals to allow seniors to love at home as long as possible, so we must keep program fees at a level that doesn’t financially burden seniors, and enhances their quality of life,” says Townsend.

For the month of June, SFCSC is making an appeal for donations to support these programs and services. In particular, SFCSC is encouraging online donations through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge campaign, where every dollar donated online during the month of June gives them the chance to win a $10,000 donation through Canadahelps.ca.

To donate, go to www.sfcsc.ca/donate or contact Andy at 613-376-6477, ext. 205.