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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, WATERLOO WELLINGTON
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Tim Hortons is proud to share that $10.7 million was raised during its Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. In Guelph and Puslinch alone, the campaign raised an impressive $64,142, with half of proceeds directly benefiting The Grove Youth Ambassador Program and half going to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. 100 per cent of the proceeds from every Holiday Smile Cookie sold are being donated to over 600 local charities and community groups.
"We sincerely thank everyone in our community for supporting this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. From those who purchased cookies to the outstanding contributions of the restaurant owners, their dedicated teams, and the volunteers who decorated thousands of cookies, this campaign highlighted the extraordinary power of kindness, spreading smiles, and creating joy. Together, we are making a meaningful difference for local youth," says executive director of The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Jeff Hoffman.
Including last year’s inaugural campaign, Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies have now raised a total of $20.5 million for local charities and community groups, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
Funds raised locally for the Holiday Smile Cookie support The Grove Youth Ambassador Program. Youth Ambassadors help create a safe and welcoming place for all youth. They foster relationships, build trust, and create lasting memories with the young people who come through the door. Whether it’s access to mental health resources, education, employment, or more, youth ambassadors guide youth in the right direction. Every day, they’re making a positive impact, no matter how big or small.
The Grove Youth Ambassador Program aligns with the mission of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to provide life-changing opportunities for underserved youth across Canada to help them reach their full potential. Over 320,000 youth have been supported through multi-year development programs in the foundation's 50-year history.
About Tim Hortons
In 1964, the first Tim Hortons® restaurant in Hamilton, Ont. opened its doors and Canadians have been ordering Tim Hortons iconic Original Blend coffee, Double-Double™ coffees, Donuts and Timbits® in the years since. Over nearly 60 years, Tim Hortons has captured the hearts and taste buds of Canadians and has become synonymous with serving Canada's favourite coffee. Tim Hortons is Canada's largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country. More than a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the Canadian fabric and guests can enjoy hot and cold specialty beverages – including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, teas and our famous Iced Capps® – alongside delicious breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, soups and more. Tim Hortons has more than 5,700 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world. For more information on Tim Hortons visit TimHortons.ca.
About the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario - Wellington Guelph
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario- Wellington Guelph is a collaborative project, with the aim of providing youth ages 12 to 26 with the support they need to build positive, bright futures. The goal of The Grove Wellington Guelph is to build a more effective health and social service system, through integration and collaboration, to better meet the needs of youth in Wellington County & Guelph. Now an official Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario site, The Grove Wellington Guelph currently includes seven sites across Guelph and Wellington County utilizing the benefit of “one door”, with networking sites. At each site, youth will be given access to programs and services that provide guidance and support for the future. From education and career support to counselling and peer-to-peer programs, The Grove Wellington Guelph facilities will provide help and encouragement to every youth in the community.
Website: Youth Mental Health | The Grove Hubs | Guelph
Facebook: @thegrovehubs
Twitter: @thegrovehubs
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LinkedIn: The Grove Hubs — Youth Wellness Hubs
The Grove Wellington Guelph includes 7 sites across Guelph and Wellington County.
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