With the last week of Camp Sunrise’s summer program coming to an end, the staff, volunteers, participants, and parents gathered to celebrate some good News for the future of this popular program.
Wellington Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott, along with Catharine Collins, a volunteer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), formally congratulated the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, a registered charity, on receiving a three-year, $118,500 grant to help continue to build for the future.
"We want to thank the Trillium Foundation for recognizing and supporting the unique programming at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre," Arnott said. "Sunrise staff, volunteers and families deserve congratulations as well."
Funds from the grant will be used by Sunrise to hire a child and youth recreation coordinator as well as to help with the costs of buying new equipment and promotional materials.
“Our programs have made a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of riders and their families over the 28 years,” said Ann Caine, executive director. “Empowerment and encouragement are not only words at Sunrise; they are an integral part of our success.”
Camp Sunrise has been offering an inclusive camp experience for children of all abilities, for the past 20 years. The therapeutic riding and recreation programs have been available for the children and youth of Wellington County and surrounding communities for almost 30 years.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation uses profits from casinos and slots to endow private sector works such as Sunrise.
