On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at The Grand, in front of a full house of over 200 guests, The Children’s Foundation
awarded over $100,000 to 66 deserving youth through awards, bursaries, and scholarships.
The World is Your Canvas was the theme of the night, inspiring youth to chase their dreams and commit to success.
Nominated youth in the care of Highland Shores Children’s Aid and Mohawks Bay of Quinte received awards for
excellence in one of six categories: academics, sports, art, volunteer & public service, culture & heritage, and
personal best. Bursaries and scholarships were awarded to qualifying post-secondary level students to help pay
for tuition and other expenses they will incur.
“This was an incredible night of celebration where we acknowledged hard work, dedication, and the aspirations of youth in our community. The Children’s Foundation is committed to fostering equal opportunities for youth to grow, learn and succeed in their education. We are grateful to the many donors and community partners that contribute to the Reach for Success program – making it possible for youth to chase their dreams,” stated Melanie Cressman, Executive Director, The Children’s Foundation serving Hastings, Northumberland, and Prince Edward
Counties.“It is motivating to hear about the achievements of the recipients of both the Youth Awards and the Reach for Success Bursaries. On behalf of everyone at Highland Shores Children’s Aid, I offer our most sincere congratulations to these children and youth, many of whom have prevailed despite the challenges they have faced. We want to thank the community for their continued support, and we look forward to celebrating the educational accomplishments of many more young people in the future,” said Tami Callahan, Executive Director of Highland Shores Children’s Aid.
