Drop-in at The Bridge receives funding from Hydro One’s 2025 Energizing Life Community Fund. (left to right) Drop-in at The Bridge volunteer, Andrea Purdon, Drop-in founder and executive director, Wes Larson, Hydro One's Bronwen Evans and Kincardine's Mayor Kenneth Craig. (Image via Hydro One)
A handful of local organizations will be receiving grant funding from Hydro One.
The local organizations are the Drop-in at The Bridge in Kincardine, the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Community Living Walkerton and District, and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.
A total of 28 organizations across Ontario will each receive $25,000 from Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is highlighted this year for their Wetland Education for a Resilient Future program, aimed at teaching school-aged students about the importance of wetlands in mitigating natural hazards, such as floods and droughts.
The Drop-in at The Bridge is receiving funding in recognition of their work to create a welcoming space for people to get involved in the community to the best of their abilities, particularly if they are experiencing a lack of family ties.
The recipient groups include Indigenous communities, charities, and municipalities.
Other recipients of the grant funding include a fire safety education program, and a program to help people with developmental disabilities develop culinary skills.