The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent (CTCF-CK) recently received a six-figure boost.
The James A. Beattie Foundation pledged $110,000 in support of the newly established Endowment Fund.
This “transformational gift” will help ensure the long-term sustainability of essential programs and services at the Children’s Treatment Centre that are not covered by government funding, officials said.
Areas not covered include social work, which provides families with guidance and support to navigate complex systems and access needed programs and services; music therapy, where music is utilized as a therapeutic tool and creative outlet; and recreational therapy, which offers inclusive programs such as sledge hockey, dance, baseball, and sailing to promote skills, social connections, and quality of life.
Each year, the Foundation funds these services. The creation of the Endowment Fund will allow these programs to continue in perpetuity, with investment income providing ongoing annual support.
“We are deeply grateful to the James A. Beattie Foundation for this remarkable gift,” said Mike Genge, president & CEO of the CTCF-CK. “This contribution represents more than financial support – it’s an investment in the future of children and families in Chatham-Kent. It ensures that vital programs like music therapy, recreational therapy and social work will continue to make a difference for generations to come.”
The Endowment Fund marks the next chapter for the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation following the successful completion of its Build for the Kids capital campaign and the current construction of the new Children’s Treatment Centre facility.
