Big Evening is Big Success

Arial View of the Gala Auction
Since 1989 the Foundation has provided a wide variety of arts and life-based (diversity awareness, character building) workshops that bring unique experiences to local kids – exceptional hands-on tutorials with professionals that introduce students to richer ways of living and learning.

How does the Foundation fund this?

They annually host a big evening called theĀ Gala Auction and stack it to the hilt with amazing items – anywhere from getaways to artwork, gift packages to sports tickets – all to make certain thatĀ 140 crucial arts and human diversity workshops continue to enhance over 5000 students in the Avon Maitland district throughout year.

The Gala Auction successfully took place on November 12 at the The Church Restaurant in Stratford.

The Foundation Board of Directors would like to extend a very warm thank you to all attendees for filling the night with a great ‘vibe’.

A huge thank you also to all businesses you offered items for the cause and to the following sponsors

  • Dr. Dennis & Laurie Nuhn
  • Hoyes-Michelos & Associates
  • Goderich Print Shop
  • RBC Wealth Management
  • MicroAge Basics
  • BDO
  • D&D Automation
  • MNE Engineering Incorporated
  • J.E. Gabel Electric Plumbing & Heating
  • Geoff Williams
  • Smith-Peat Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd

All proceeds will go directly into providing ART | LIFE workshops for local students.