Realtors give back
No Christmas gathering of local realtors is complete without helping others.
And the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors’ (CKAR) holiday meeting recently saw the organization donate nearly $7,700 to the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTC-CK).
More than 130 CKAR members attended the meeting.
Also taking place at the gathering was the installation of CKAR’s 2025 board of directors.
Barbara McCaughrin leads the board as president, while additional members include Rob L’Ecuyer, Laurie Dehaw, Carrie Patrick, Ashley Amato, Carson Warrener, Michelle Hetherington, Courtney Wells, and Bethanie Compton.
On top of the funds donated to the Children’s Treatment Centre, realtors also stepped up to give more than $1,000 to Outreach for Hunger, as well as 45 bags of non-perishable food items.
Entegrus powers up the giving
Local utilities company Entegrus added juice to the Children’s Treatment Centre as well, donating $200,000 recently to support the development of the new centre.
The contribution reflects Entegrus’ longstanding commitment to the centre and its role in the community, helping to bring this project to life.
The CTC-CK has been a cornerstone of care in Chatham-Kent, providing essential therapy, services, and support to children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs. The new facility, which has already broken ground, will enable the centre to expand the reach of its programs.
“I am proud of our organization’s longstanding support for the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent,” Jim Hogan, president and CEO of Entegrus, said in a media release. “With construction already underway, this donation builds on our continued commitment to the Centre and the families it serves. We are excited to see this project taking shape and the positive impact it will have on our community.”
Wind beneath their wings
The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent receive another donation recently, this one $10,000 from Erieau Wind LP and East Lake St Clair Wind LP, owned in partnership and operated by ENGIE Canada Inc., towards the Build for the Kids Campaign.
This contribution continues ENGIE’s support of the foundation, following a $25,000 donation in 2018 to the Butterfly Build Campaign.
“The Children’s Treatment Centre has been a vital support system for local families for over 70 years, and we are proud to stand behind their mission,” said Brooke Watson, Site Administrator for ENGIE Canada Inc., in a media release.
Linck receives support
Entegrus continued with its giving ways, donating $10,000 to Linck on behalf of its shareholder, Corix District Energy Holdings LP (Corix).
This contribution will support essential services for children, youth, and families in our community, helping Linck enhance its reach and continue offering critical children’s mental health, developmental and at-risk youth services throughout the region.
“Both Entegrus and its shareholders recognize the importance of investing in the well-being of our communities,” Jim Hogan, president and CEO of Entegrus, said in a media release. “We are honoured to support Linck for their invaluable community work.”
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