The Foundation delivers annual grants to charitable organizations as part of their annual general meeting activities. For 2024, $26,513.13 was granted to the following recipients:

• $2,363.13 to The Grind for the Valley Warriors hockey program is to ensure that children aged 5-12 of all abilities are encouraged to participate in community hockey regardless of playing ability or financial circumstances.

• $2,100.00 to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation for the purchase of a Hovermatt, which helps transfer patients from stretcher to x-ray table.

• $2,000.00 to the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre to start a program designed for vulnerable adults who struggle with mild to low moderate anxiety and depression.

• $2,000.00 to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation to purchase a thyroid uptake system.

• $4,350.00 to Pflag Canada – Renfrew County to partner with Nourish U Wellness for a six-week wellness and resilience program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults.

• $2,000.00 to the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County’s neuter scooter program, providing transportation and access to spay, neuter and wellness services to the most vulnerable animals.

• $1,150.00 to the Madawaska Valley Public Library for a series of weekly workshops that focus on challenges for young people including low self-esteem, stress/anxiety, low motivation, and dealing with bullying.

• $2,000.00 to the Laurentian Valley Four Seasons Trail for their disc golf program.

• $1,000.00 to First Step Options Pregnancy Resource to educate and empower women through the online lesson platform called BrightCourse.

• $2,250.00 to the Eganville and District Senior Citizens’ Needs Association for four free community dinners to support families and individuals within the community who are in most need.

• $2,000.00 to Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley for the installation of surveillance cameras and to support individuals in need in the community to pursue their interests.

• $1,000.00 to Carefor Health & Community Services to replace furniture with senior-friendly, ergonomic options.

• $800.00 to Whitewater Seniors Home Support and Active Living Centre to provide monthly hot meals to those in need.

• $500.00 to the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre for a program for vulnerable adults who struggle with grief after experiencing a loss.

• $500.00 to Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care to host a family grief camp.

• $500.00 to Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Braeside Seniors at Home Program to enhance their annual memorial butterfly release event.

“What is so interesting about giving back is that a small amount of money can have a great impact,” says Bradley. “The causes people are working on in our community are important.”