What's New
2 Million Dollars Awarded
We are excited to announce that we have awarded over two million dollars to students since starting the program in 2010.
61 Awards Added
The Board of Directors has approved adding 61 new awards, going from three awards per school to four awards for the 2025-26 school year. The amount of the award remains $160 per month. Students currently receiving an award who are renewed for the next school year will continue to receive their award in July and August. Two schools have been added: Maplewood HS and l’Académie d’apprentissage virtuel.
Joyce Foundation Award
We are delighted to announce that we have received a three-year grant of $50,000 per year from the Joyce Family Foundation. The grant is in honour of the late Honourable Ed Lumley, P.C. C.M., the former Mayor of Cornwall, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. He was a tireless champion for vulnerable children and youth across Canada. He served as Board Chair of the Joyce Family Foundation since 2019 and trustee since 2010.
Reasons To Support
Helping to graduate high school
Financial Literacy
Encouragement/Hope
Empowerment
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From Our Students
2024/25 Recipient
“I was beyond speechless when I got told I received this award. I left my guidance counselor's office in happy tears with all the hardship my family has gone through. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for this award and the help it has provided my family and me.”
2023/24 Recipient
The HOST Program helped me with food when there was nothing to really eat at home…It has helped reduce my overall stress level over food and it has helped me attend school more.
2021/22 Recipient
“Every time I got that monthly income, it felt like I was being rewarded for all my sleepless nights, exhaustion, and frustration. I truly appreciate all the help I’ve received from this program! Thank you so much.”
