Rochon employees: Nicole, Nadeem and Jashan; WAES volunteers; Diana, Fiona, Lynn, Rob, Pat. In November 2024 we received a call from Nicole at the Rochon Corporation. The company owner, Martin, was wondering if they could do a fundraiser for WAES. Of course we were thrilled by this generous offer. In December Nicole set up a fundraising page on CanadaHelps, and as of the end of the month they had reached their very aggressive goal. This was the single largest donation WAES has received. It will enable us to continue to serve our community. THANK YOU so much to the Rochon Company, and to Martin and Nicole for making it happen.
The Kindred Foundation has been supporting WAES for the past several years. This year we received a very generous donation. This money will be used to purchase the food, personal care and household items our community needs. Thank you to Antonia for volunteering each month, and to the Kindred Foundation for believing in the work we are doing in York South Weston. THANK YOU!
Diana, WAES Chair; Jacinta, Store Manager; Lesley, Loblaw Head Office
Weston Superstore invited WAES to attend a cheque presentation event at the store. CP24 was there, as well as several Loblaw head office staff and the store manager Jacinta. We thought we were receiving $5,000, but at the last minute they increased it to $10,000. What a great holiday surprise. THANK YOU!
Steve, from KofC and Noellie, Food Bank Manager: In December Steve and Rocky from the Knight of Columbus brought in a generous cheque to support WAES. This is the second donation from this group in 2025. We really appreciate their generosity. THANK YOU!
Paul, from the MPG and Noellie, Food Bank Manager: Paul popped in to offer a Christmas donation. This will help us to buy the food we need for our community in the new year. THANK YOU!
Diana, WAES Chair and Robin, Rotary Club treasurer: Robin dropped in to bring a cheque to WAES to help us purchase much needed fresh food for our community. THANK YOU!
Schneider Family Fund
The Schneider Family donated to WAES twice this fall when they heard that we were struggling to raise funds. This is a new donor for WAES, and we are so appreciative of their support at this critical time THANK YOU!