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Danny opened with a thanks to Rotary and the community for the support last Christmas season. We raised about $17,000 through the Kettle campaign in 2023. Significantly up from about $11,000 in 2022. However, 2022 was impacted by the big snow storm just before Christmas day. They raised $147,000 in 2023 in Brighton, Cobourg and Port Hope through 10 kettles. They can't do what they do without the support of the communities. There goal is to give back to the Communities, particularly by helping people stay in their homes. They have been looking for a space in Brighton to hold a one day a week drop in centre. This can expand but plan is to start one day a week.They haven't been able to find a location that is reasonable yet. Since September to December, they put $28,515 back into the Brighton Community. They have helped 46 clients, primarily through helping with rent, utilities, food (what Food Bank doesn't cover), and dental. They have a program to provide baby formula to families for first year after birth. They helped 22 families in Brighton and 66 is the broader community including Colborne and Campbellford. They also help with vision and prescriptions. They have a Coat for Kids and Adult program in other areas. They don't want to duplicate services already offered. They partner with United Way to provide a back pack program for kids. They get individuals who apply directly to them, but also referrals. At the drop in centre they hope to establish in Brighton, it will a cafe, relaxed style. To help people physically, emotionally and spiritually. R Daniel thanks Lisa and Dan.
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