Cameco COVID-19 Relief Fund Supports 35 Community Projects
(Port Hope, Ontario, Canada – May 12, 2020) – Cameco is pleased to announce its support for 35 community projects in Northumberland County and the Blind River area in Ontario through its $250,000 Cameco COVID-19 Relief Fund.
“There are so many organizations in Northumberland County and the Blind River area that do incredible work to help those who need it, and the pandemic has put incredible strain on these organizations,” said Dale Clark, vice president of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division. “We are extremely happy to be able to help these 35 organizations as they navigate through these uncertain times.”
Since mid-March, Cameco has also stepped up to donate surplus 3M half face respirators and cartridges, N95 masks, respirator wipes, goggles and goggle style safety glasses to Northumberland Hills Hospital, and safety glasses were provided to assist the Port Hope Police Services. In Blind River, P100 masks and sanitizer have been donated to Children’s Aid and to the local hospital.
Announced on April 30, the Cameco COVID-19 Relief Fund was open to applications from charities and not-for-profit organizations in Northumberland County and the Blind River area in Ontario. Eligible applicants could seek grants of up to $20,000 to assist in their efforts to overcome the effects COVID-19 has had on their ability to serve their communities and support people in need.
By the submission deadline of May 10, 72 applications had been received seeking more than $1 million in total funding assistance.
“The impact COVID-19 has had on our communities is very real,” said Clark. “I encourage everyone to help out if they can, whether it’s through volunteering or other avenues. We are all in this together, and together we can make a positive difference.”
Cameco COVID-19 Relief Fund Supported Projects:
| Northumberland County Organizations | Blind River Area Organizations | |
| St John's United Church | Blind River Curling Club | |
| Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation | St. Saviour's Anglican Church | |
| Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland | Blind River Beavers Jr A Hockey Club | |
| Golden Plough Lodge | Blind River Tennis & Pickle Ball Club | |
| Five Counties Children's Centre | Huron Pines Golf & Country Club Inc. | |
| Community Care Northumberland | Blind River Public School | |
| Legion Village, Branch 133 | Rotary Club of Blind River | |
| Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation | Serpent River First Nation | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland | Iron Bridge Lions | |
| Transition House | Rockhaven School For Exceptional Children | |
| Burnham Public School | Spanish Food Bank | |
| Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank | Algoma Manor Nursing Home | |
| Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce | ||
| Local Food for Local Good | ||
| United Way Northumberland | ||
| Saint Vincent de Paul | ||
| The Children's Foundation | ||
| Métis Nation of Ontario (Northumberland County & Blind River) | ||
| Northumberland Food For Thought | ||
| Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce | ||
| Green Wood Coalition | ||
| Port Hope High School/Dr. Hawkins | ||
| Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre |
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