North Bay Home Depot raises most money in campaign

Some incredible support from the North Bay community meant the local Home Depot store raised the most money provincially during the Orange Door Project campaign recently.

Through in-store online donations and the campaign matching program, the Foundation will distribute more than $900,000 dollars in support of 120 youth-serving charities that prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada

Of that, $19,800 raised by the North Bay store will be matched by The Home Depot Canada Foundation for a total donation of $39,600 to The Crisis Centre of North Bay.

Funds raised will be used to repair, renovate and maintain the shelter and the Futures Residence, as well as cover support program costs for young people aged 16 to 24. The Futures Residence provides a life-skills based transitional housing unit for young persons aged 16 to 24.

All funds raised in Ontario will go to local charitable partners.

“I want to thank our customers and our associates for rallying behind this important cause,” said Pam O’Rourke, chair, The Home Depot Canada Foundation and vice-president, merchandising, The Home Depot Canada. “Youth homelessness exists in all of our communities, and the generous donations provided during The Orange Door Project campaign, helps 120 charity partners provide the local support needed to help secure brighter futures for vulnerable or homeless youth.”

See here for a list of charity partners and a description of how the organizations will use the funds.