It was all smiles at the North Front Belleville McDonald’s location on Thursday afternoon as officials announced the funds raised from McHappy Day 2025.
A cheque was handed to Dave Allen of the YMCA of CEO for just under $24,000.
The funds are earmarked for the Strong Kids Campaign, supporting kids and their families in the Quinte region.
Todd Shea is the owner of the McDonald’s locations in Belleville, Centre Hastings, and Prince Edward County. He says they have a focus to help children and families in need.
“Kids don’t have a choice, I’ve said that from day one. I want to support those that really need it. To help the kids as much as I possible can.”
He is also the owner of locations in Kingston and he says they have been working with the Kingston Y for many years.
“We expanded this year into the Belleville YMCA as well. My team’s very happy the first year we’ve dealt with them. It’s all the same need right, we want to help out the people who really need the support and where the money goes, it’s well worth it.”
The YMCA locations in Trenton, Brighton, and Campbellford supported The Children’s Foundation in 2025.
