November 13, 2014
Ravens in the Community
The Halton Ravens were recognized for contributions to their local community after participating in Burlington's annual food drive. The following article highlights the Ravens community contributions:
"On behalf of the Burlington City Rep Eagles Hockey Club and our partners, the Burlington “Barracudas” Girls’ Hockey Club, Halton Firefighters, Burlington Cougar Junior “A” Hockey Club and “Halton Ravens Junior “A” Club” we want to thank you, for assisting in the 9 Annual “Gift of Giving Back” last November 5 and 6.
What could anyone possibly say about the miracle that happened on those two amazing evenings last week?
I think you will agree it was an incredible two days, it was the most successful food drive in the nation!!
The final total is just in — 281,878.31 lbs of food for the needy in our community — over 140 tons of food for the Carpenter Hospice, Halton Women’s Place, Partnership West and The Salvation Army. Enough to stock their shelves until next spring. In addition, we will be making a very generous donation to Burlington Flood Relief through the many monetary donations raised. Incredible really, when one sees those astonishing pictures of the fully stocked food bins. Wow, look what we have accomplished together!!!
The best news – and almost unbelievable (I’m still shaking my head), was that we beat last year’s record and are now standing at an accumulative total of over ONE MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD donated since we started the “Gift”.
Once again, thank you for your outstanding contributions to the “Gift of Giving Back”.
Jean Longfield
Chair
Gift of Giving Back"