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Ontario Trillium Foundation Press Release (November 2nd, '07)
THE ESTEEM TEAM ASSOCIATION HONOURED WITH ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION 25th ANNIVERSARY GREAT GRANTS AWARD
Ottawa, November 2, 2007 – The Esteem Team Association was honoured for the impact it has made in communities across the province at the Ontario Trillium Foundation's (OTF) 25th Anniversary Great Grants Awards on November 1, 2007. Held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto, the evening highlighted the achievements of 25 not-for-profit organizations from the more than ten thousand groups that received OTF funding over the past 25 years. These organizations have exemplified excellence, innovation and leadership in their community and volunteer work.
“2007 marks the 25th anniversary of grantmaking for OTF and we are delighted to acknowledge the Esteem Team Association’s contribution to improving the quality of life across the province,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair, OTF Board of Directors.
Established in 1994 in British Columbia, the Esteem Team Association is dedicated to youth development through sport, education and community involvement. Its goal is to engage and empower students to make positive and healthy life choices for themselves and in their homes, schools and community.
OTF recognized the power of example to inspire youth and in 2002 granted the Association $498,500 over three years to build on its athlete role model program and develop new presentation materials. Over 150,000 appreciative young Ontarians had the chance to hear sports heroes share their inspiring stories. The team’s hopeful message also reached out to remote aboriginal communities and children with disabilities.
“It is an honour to be selected for a 25th anniversary Great Grants Award. This award is a strong indicator that our Esteem Team and ACTIVATE programs are making a difference with young people in Ontario,” said Ian Bird, President of Esteem Team.
Over 25 years, there are few not-for-profit organizations in the province that OTF has not touched and few communities where its support has not made a difference.
The Government of Ontario had the vision to create OTF 25 years ago; to support the Foundation’s growth over time; and to recognize its importance recently with an additional $20 million in annual funding that will enable the Foundation to do even more when it comes to building healthy and vibrant communities.
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For more information, contact:
Renée Ouellet, Senior Communications Officer, Marketing and Media Services,
Ontario Trillium Foundation, 1.800.263.2887 ext.265, or online at rouellet@trilliumfoundation.org
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