Tbaytel continues to make a difference in our region with the 2024 Tbaytel for Good Community Fund with a significant milestone with the highest number of entries yet.
The 2024 Tbaytel for Good Community Fund began April 29, with submissions due May 21. The winner’s announcement on June 18 awarded $30,000 to five astounding projects.
Winners were chosen by a diverse panel of community judges who scored submissions based on the following criteria: Impact, Beneficiaries, Feasibility, and Budget.
Tbaytel takes pride in the pivotal role played by the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund, demonstrating its commitment to being a supportive neighbour and contributing positively to the communities it serves.
“This year, we were thrilled to receive and impressive 63 incredible submissions from across Northern Ontario. This marks the highest number of submissions the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund has ever received," said Tbaytel’s Public Relations Communication Coordinator, Kaitlin Gaspar.
Based on the Judge’s Panel’s decision, the five winners are:
- TBCDSB Pope John Paul II Sr. Elementary School - Grand-friend Program: Grade 7 students will receive $1,600 to support their continued participation in the Grand-friend program, for transportation to Pioneer Ridge approximately 8 to 10 times a year.
- Dryden Fire Service 122 Campaign: Dryden Fire Service will allocate $4,099 to provide free installation of fire alarms to residents, aiming to decrease the number of fire-related fatalities.
- Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club Ski Chalet: The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will utilize $5,550 to address maintenance needs, including replacing a broken window and degraded siding, purchasing new equipment for their Learn to Ski Jack Rabbit Program, installing solar lighting in their garage, and updating map and trail signage.
- Conmee Emergency Service Department: The Conmee Emergency Service Department will invest $9,375.50 in acquiring a new life-saving tool, the Holmatro Pentheon PCT 60 Combi tool, to aid in road traffic accidents.
- Whitefish Valley Public School Kindergarten Play Yard: Whitefish Valley Public School Kindergarten will utilize $9,375.50 to enhance their play yard, incorporating features such as a small boat play structure, STEM elements, and areas for dramatic play.
Tbaytel takes pride in the significant role played by the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund, embodying its commitment to being a supportive neighbour and actively contributing to the communities that sustain it.
“Thank you to the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund Judging Panel for their hard work in selecting the five winning projects for 2024. We're excited to witness the impact of these five winning projects on our region and extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in this year's community fund,” Gaspar said.
Videos and descriptions of the 2024 winners and past Tbaytel for Good Community Fund winners can be viewed at www.tbaytel.net/communityfund.
