A significant investment is in the cards for the Apsley service office of Community Care Peterborough (CCP), thanks to local residents and cottagers who took part in a recent game night fundraiser.
With a donor matching the money generated through the June 7th event in Apsley, CCP announced this week that more than $16,000 will support programs and services for local residents who use CCP programs and services.
The evening drew more than 100 people from the Apsley community and surrounding area and featured casino-style games, food, fun, and a variety of prizes.
CCP said the event proved to be a major fundraising success, bringing in $8,052 in support of local programs and services. Coupled with the anonymous donor who matched the total, the final amount raised was $16,104.
In partnership with the Apsley and District Lion’s Club, this was CCP Apsley’s fourth annual gaming night fundraiser.
“We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors and community members,” said Katie Bryck, CCP community development coordinator for the Apsley office. “Their sponsorships and donations helped us cover event costs and contributed more than 25 amazing prizes, generously provided by local businesses, volunteers, and residents.”
CCP said it’s appreciative of the many volunteers, sponsors, and donors who made the night a success.
“We simply couldn’t do it without our dedicated team and the ongoing support of the community,” Bryck added.
Event sponsors included RE/MAX (Clark Breuls), Rockers Landscaping, BALL Real Estate, Chandos Lake Property Owners Association, Paxton Trucking, Woody’s, and The Grape and Wedge.
The event was held at the North Kawartha Community Centre and has become “a much-anticipated tradition” in Apsley.
Bryck recently told kawarthaNOW the event provides for “a fun night with real impact, and a great way to celebrate community spirit.”
The fundraiser encompassed friendly competition and featured games including Blackjack, Crown and Anchor, and Money Wheel, along with prizes, a 50/50 draw, appetizers and a cash bar.
“With packed Blackjack tables and enthusiastic guests, we’re already excited for next year,” Bryck added.
Chris LeBlanc, CCP’s director of donor and public relations, told kawarthaNOW the fundraising goal for the event was $15,000.
“While fundraising is certainly a big part of the evening, the event is also about more than dollars raised,” LeBlanc explained. “It’s a chance to bring our community together, to reconnect local and seasonal residents, and to build awareness about the programs and services we offer in the Apsley area.”
Proceeds from the event support the subsidy program at CCP’s Apsley location. The program helps provide residents with accessible transportation through the Caremobile, supports volunteer rides to medical appointments, and also facilitates regular food bank deliveries.
