It’s an incredible milestone and one that couldn’t have been reached without the dedicated volunteers and support from the local community.
The St. Thomas Gaming Association held a special presentation on Friday in honour of the $14 million that has been raised since the inception of the OLG’s Charitable Gaming Program at Jackpot Time in St. Thomas.
Sean Ross, Charity Coordinator with the St. Thomas Gaming Association explains further.
And it’s constantly being given out, with roughly $200,000 a month being reinvested thanks to the work of the 87 not for profits. Ross explains how these ever-so important funds end up back in the community.
Even in the past few days, a significant amount of money has benefited worth while causes, such as a $12,000 donation from the Port Stanley Lions Club in support of their local Food Bank and $5,000 towards the MRI project at STEGH, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of St. Thomas.
And as Ross points out, so many local events such as Rosy Rhubarb and the Lockes Family Fair, can’t happen without these funds.
Ross adds that they are so grateful for the continued support as it takes a village for this program to be successful.
The St. Thomas Gaming Association also includes charities from across Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties, encompassing over 1100 volunteers.
Written by: K. Freeman
