PEMBROKE — The Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation (“Foundation”) is announcing its commitment to work together with The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre (“The Centre”).
“We have some great opportunities to help hundreds of Renfrew County people through this partnership,” said Matt Bradley, Chair of the Foundation. “It’s rewarding for our contributors to see this money reinvested in the community, to support the well-being of all”, says Fred Blackstein, Board Member of The Foundation.
Renfrew County, unfortunately, has some of the worst mental health statistics in Ontario, says Monique Yashinskie – Executive Director.
“We’re hoping by investing in our donation giving’s, that we will be able to offer even more resources to our community members,” she said. “The Centre provides a safe and trusted place to engage, de-escalate and coach families in distress and crisis with the goal of empowering growth through collaboration and co-operation.” The presentation of the cheque to set up the new endowment fund, took place earlier this week at the centre’s regular monthly board meeting. The main office is located in the Ottawa Valley Health and Wellness Center, 315 Pembroke St East, Pembroke, Ontario.
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
https://robbiedeancentre.com/about/
The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre was born out of a mother’s grief. She wanted to do something to ensure other families in Renfrew County would not have to struggle so hard to get help. The Centre opened its doors in June of 2013, thanks to financial support from the Ottawa Valley Rotary Clubs. The Centre is determined to enhance the quality of life of those who live in Renfrew County. Currently it operates out of five different locations; Pembroke, Petawawa, Eganville, Renfrew & Arnprior.
Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation
The Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation is a public foundation which benefits the community by providing funds to charities, local groups and organizations that are also registered under the Income Tax Act. It is one of more than 190 Community Foundations in Canada. The Foundation was established in 2008 and has a mandate to invest and manage charitable funds for projects, causes and other community organizations. Proceeds are distributed to meet the community’s greatest needs.
