Support Local Organizations

Profits Support Local Organizations

Since its inception, all proceeds from the Festival are returned to the community, to both charitable and not-for-profit organizations. In 2001, the Festival was the proud recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropic Action award from the Foundation for Rural Living. And, at the completion of the 2002 Festival, the total monies raised for these community groups surpassed the one million dollar mark.

Traditionally, 40 percent of the profits are allocated annually to the Elmira District Association for Community Living with the remaining amounts shared among selected organizations. We are very pleased to be able to support the following organizations within our community:

• Elmira District Community Living
• 1st Elmira Scout
• Community Care Concept
• Friends of Guiding
• Kiwanis Transit
• Maple Syrup Museum
• Mary’s Place
• Woolwich Community Services
• Woolwich Counselling Services
• Child Witness Centre
• Elmira Aquaducks
• Elmira Community Nursery
• Elmira Sugar Kings
• Elmira Theatre Company
• John Mahood School Council
• Nutrition for Learning
• Elmira Library
• St. Teresa School Council
• Waterloo Central Rail
• Woolwich Gymnastic Club
• Woolwich Minor Ringette
• Youth Outdoors Day – Guelph
• Woolwich Ladies Soccer