Earlier today (June 14), Heartland Farm Mutual presented Impact 32 of Bobcaygeon with a $5,000 cheque to honour the hard work of local volunteers. The presentation was made by Heartland President and CEO Carlos Rodrigues and VP Larry Nickel.
The funding came from the Ontario-based insurance company’s iHeart Community Fund, which funds specific projects or initiatives — run by charities, not-profit organizations, or rural municipal bodies — that are meant to have direct benefit at a local level.
Nominations are made by Heartland staff, agents, or brokers. Dave Kennedy of Darling Insurance/JWK Insurance of Bobcaygeon, who is also an Impact 32 volunteer, heard about the fund and thought it would be a good match for Impact 32.
Heartland received 93 applications from across Ontario for the iHeart Community fund, and Impact 32 was one of the 38 successful applicants.
Impact 32 volunteers contribute to the growth of Bobcaygeon’s year-round economic development and beautification for the benefit of residents, businesses, and tourists. They operate under the auspices of the non-profit Kawartha Works Community Co-op Inc.
Impact 32 plans to use the $5,000 donation to contribute to the fundraising drive for additional docking space for boats at the Bobcaygeon locks and will help fund the new bike sharing initiative.
For more information about the iHeart Community Fund, visit www.heartlandfarmmutual.com.
