Dear Editor:
On behalf of the clients, staff and volunteers at the Community Resource Centre, I wish to extend our appreciation to our community members, businesses and agencies for your support of Chilifest on Feb. 8.
The hall at the Fergus Legion was packed with hundreds of people enjoying themselves, many of whom have been to a number of Chilifests over the years.
This program serves those most in need in our community. If you recall the vital signs project illustrated that two in 12 children in our public schools live in poverty in Centre Wellington. Our staff serve over 400 households in Centre Wellington and another 400-plus in Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton.
Your support through attending, prize donations and sponsorships is so helpful in our work; however, the inspirational support shown by your enthusiasm at Chilifest is just as important. Thank you to our sponsors: Scotiabank, Zehrs, the Fergus Legion and the Wellington Advertiser.
Thank you for all your encouragement and good wishes.
Ron MacKinnon,
Executive director,
Community Resource Centre