The Bridge receives $23,000 from Thanksgiving Tailgate

WINDSOR – A cheque presentation took take place at BMO Nesbitt Burns on Ouellette Ave. in Windsor on Thursday, Feb. 27 to help honour a group of individuals.

In the season of giving thanks, these individuals celebrate each year by hosting an annual Thanksgiving Tailgate at Detroit’s Eastern Market. In recent years, the group decided that the event would also involve a local charity. This year’s proceeds went to The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre in the amount of $23,131.59.

“We feel a tremendous sense of pride and community to bring 200+ people together on one day to fundraise for such a great cause,” said Sal Albano, VP, Managing Director, BMO Nesbitt Burns. “Our fundraising efforts have always been directed to help children and youth of the Windsor/Essex community. We feel fortunate to support The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre in their mission to help bridge the gap between youth and the resources they need to excel. It is our intention to continue to support The Bridge through The Ryan Friesen Annual Thanksgiving Tailgate and we thank all of the attendees and supporters who contributed this year.”

The Bridge offers services to youth ages 14-24, including access to basic needs such as a daily hot meal, shower and laundry facilities, as well as various programs and services such as a supportive housing program, employment connections, and life and coping skills.

If you or your organization would like to get involved with The Bridge, the upcoming SleepingOUT event takes place on Friday, April 17. For more information, visit www.thebridgeyouth.ca.

A cheque for $23,131.59 was presented to The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre at BMO Nesbitt Burns in Windsor on Thursday. The funds were raised by a group of individuals who hosted The Ryan Friesen Annual Thanksgiving Tailgate. Sal Albano (left), VP, Managing Director, BMO Nesbitt Burns along with John Friesen (second from right) and Abe Friesen (right), owners of Essex Weld Solutions, presented the cheque to Krista Rempel (centre), Executive Director of The Bridge. (Submitted Photo)