Ontario Government Helps Local Curling Club with New Initiatives
Campbellford & District Curling and Racquet Club receive $45,800 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation as Ontario continues to support local recreational and social hubs.
On Friday, MPP David Piccini was at the Campbellford and District Curling and Racquet Club to hear from its members about what’s been happening as a result of receiving a $45,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant will take total investment in Campbellford & District Curling and Racquet Club to $207,800 since 2021.
This event took place at the grand opening of a new fully accessible washroom made possible by a previous grant from OTF. Projects such as these are receiving grants all across Ontario as the provincial government seeks to make recreational spaces fully accessible for Ontarians.
“Ontario is dedicated to improving the accessibility of our community recreational spaces and providing these clubs with the means to provide training and supports to staff that will have long-term benefits,” said David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South. “Local clubs like the Campbellford & District Curling and Racquet Club deserve facilities and staff that meet the needs of the community.”
This grant of $45,800, awarded in 2023, was used to supplement the extended hours of the Facility Manager and it enabled the Club to work with consultants to develop new fundraising and marketing strategies, as well as to develop a plan that provides orientation for new Board Members. The grant also let the Club make needed upgrades to its office equipment and provided professional development in the areas of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and reconciliation, all helping to foster the sustainability of the Club.
The Campbellford and District Curling and Racquet Club is truly the “Hub” of Trent Hills, providing an intergenerational venue for participation in community and family events, while nurturing physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. The Club fosters a sense of belonging, develops social bonds and friendships, and contributes to the overall wellbeing of the community. It partners with many local organizations to nurture this rural municipality.
“We are extremely grateful to the Ontario Government, our MPP David Piccini, and to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their continued support,” said Carol Currelly-Burnham, Past Director of the CDCRC. “Thanks to the knowledgeable and dedicated OTF staff small organizations such as the CDCRC are kept informed and coached throughout the application process, which greatly helps us to deliver much needed programs to our rural communities.”
“Whether it’s helping people learn new things, connect with their community, or simply have fun, organizations like Campbellford and District Curling and Raquet Club deliver experiences that make a difference,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “That’s why grant support through the Ontario Trillium Foundation is so important. This funding will help ensure that it remains at the heart of the community for decades to come.”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
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