Crisis Centre North Bay benefiting from fundraiser at The Home Depot

It’s called the Orange Door project and the Crisis Centre North Bay is benefiting from the Home Depot fundraiser.

Until June 23rd, customers who make a $2 donation at The Home Depot locally will be contributing the Crisis Centre’s efforts to help at-risk and homeless youth.

100 percent of donations will be used locally, to repair, renovate and maintain the shelter and the Futures Residence, and cover support program costs for young people aged 16 to 24.

“As one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in Canada, youth homelessness is an urgent and complex issue. We are working together, with our community partners, to help truly understand and address the unique needs of at-risk and homeless youth, so we can help end this cycle. That is why 100 per cent of every customer donation goes directly to helping local youth,” said Pam O’Rourke, chair, board of directors, The Home Depot Canada Foundation and vice president of merchandising, The Home Depot Canada.

About Crisis Centre North Bay:
Crisis Centre North Bay assists individuals and families in a state of personal crisis with a range of residential and non-residential supports including:
Four Elms – a 19-bed short-term emergency residence for youth 16 and over, men, women and their children. Once immediate needs are met, youth are connected to Ontario Works, counselling services as well as referrals to housing options.
Futures Residence – a 10-bed residence for youth 16 and over who are attending school but cannot live at home for a variety of reasons. Residents participate in lifeskills and independent living skills.
For more information, visit: Crisiscentre-nb.on.ca

Through The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign, The Home Depot Canada Foundation supports 120 organizations that are committed to preventing and ending youth homelessness across the country.