Caisses populaires Desjardins Ontario Credit Union has awarded funding for five community projects in communities across Prescott-Russell and Glengarry. The funding comes from $500,000 the financial services provider is contributing from its Community Development Fund (CDF) to 19 projects across Ontario.

The selected projects are in line with one or more of the CDF’s main priorities:

  • Health and healthy lifestyles
  • The environment
  • Education
  • Economic development
  • Humanitarian work and community services

Community Living Glengarry provides services to approximately 85 adults with a developmental disability. They operate 5 group homes that support 33 people. They will use the funds to purchase a Hippocampe Beach and all-terrain wheelchair. This special needs buggy has additional attachments (balloon wheels, skis) that can be used to access difficult terrains such as beaches (sand/water), parks, snow and hiking trails. The purchase will allow individuals to participate in new leisure activities and discover new horizons.

The St-Albert Community Centre Park Subcommittee of the St-Albert Community Group is looking to replace the 30-year-old rink boards at Jean-Maurice Lavergne Park. This purchase will provide multi-generational users with an improved experience at one of the Nation Municipality’s busiest parks.

The Résidence Prescott and Russell Residence has been welcoming members of the community who need a home with long-term care assistance since 1906. The aim of the Lift me up! / Soulève-Moi campaign is to purchase Maxi-Sky patient lifts for the new residence being completed in Hawkesbury. This lightweight, portable lift enables caregivers to safely transfer patients/residents from one place to another using a remote control and with little physical effort.

Funds donated to The Nation Municipality will go towards improving the St-Isidore arena. A new brine tube refrigeration system, a new cement floor, new boards, and acrylic sheet glass are needed to ensure a sustainable and safer environment for all arena users and visitors.

The funds donated to the Saint-Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank in Alexandria will go towards the purchase of a new delivery truck so that it can continue to offer temporary food aid to people in need in North and South Glengarry. The organization makes an average of 10 deliveries a month and helps more than 45 families a week.