The Town of Gravenhurst has awarded $30,000 in grant funding to 11 community organizations through the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program.
Jeff Watson, chair of the Community Grants Committee, said the committee is pleased to see funding go towards such a variety of organizations.
“Each of these groups, in their own special way, help make Gravenhurst a great place to live, and I am delighted that we are able to fund their endeavours,” said Watson.
Officials said the town has provided funding annually since 2014, thanks to a generous $1 million-plus gift from the late Terence Haight, to offer financial support to community groups and organizations within the municipality.
According to officials, funding will be distributed to the following organizations:
- Gravenhurst Loan Cupboard is receiving $2,500 to upgrade and expand access to high-demand mobility equipment
- Gravenhurst Imagination Library is receiving $2,500 to support the expansion of its programming
- MiND AID is receiving $3,500 to support the ‘On The Road to Youth Wellness Hub’
- YWCA is receiving $1,800 to support the Girlz Unplugged program.
- Gravenhurst High School GryphTech Robotics is receiving $4,000 to support participation in a FIRST Robotics Competition
- Muskoka Ringette Association is receiving $3,000
- Gravenhurst Against Poverty is receiving $750 to expand access to local transportation
- Literacy Society of South Muskoka is receiving $2,750 to support a smartphone education program
- Hospice Muskoka is receiving $2,500 to support an educational workshop
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orillia and District is receiving $5,000 to maintain and expand a mentorship program in Gravenhurst
- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 302, Gravenhurst is receiving $1,700 to support the purchase of essential equipment.
