The results are in for the Miracle Main Street Toy Drive.
In a collective effort, the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF) and the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) joined forces once again to raise a record setting $850,418 in combined donations and sponsorships in support of youth, women and families in need living in Halton Region.
HRPS members and TJSF volunteers spent the holidays collecting, packing and delivering the donated items to organizations and families in need. With such dedication, the campaign will be able to support more families in need for years to come!
Roughly 45 businesses and community partners donated to this year’s campaign. The toys and gift cards collected were donated to families in need across the Halton Region and to several Halton community organizations including Salvation Army Chapters, Halton Women’s Place, CMHA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Faith Based organizations, Halton Elementary Schools, just to name a few.
$45,000 in combined gift cards and funding was donated to public schools this year. $20,000 worth of gift cards were presented to 194 students from 41 schools and $25,000 was distributed to public schools in support of initiatives such as mental health, family wellness and technology.
“A simple gesture of kindness can leave an impression on a child to last a lifetime and that’s what Miracle on Main hopes to achieve each year. Given we were not able to hold a live event again this year due to the pandemic, I am simply blown away by the amazing support from the community and record number of businesses collecting toys and promoting the message of inclusion, “ says Tiger Jeet Singh Jr., President of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation.
“Community Safety and Well-being is a shared responsibility, and it is great to see so many people and organizations step up to do their part. The success of the Miracle on Main initiative demonstrates what is possible when our community comes together to help others. We are so immensely proud to partner with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation in such a meaningful campaign each year,” says Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie.
Sergeant Ric Judson adds, “Without the support and generosity of our local businesses and community partners, we could not do what we do! It’s inspiring to see a community come together to do amazing things!”
Visit www.MiracleOnMain.ca for more information.
