Because Chatham-Kent cares, more than $134,000 will go to programs supporting those experiencing the root causes of homelessness!

We want to recognize all of the generous businesses and individuals that took part in Because We Care CK in 2022-23, understanding that the root causes of homelessness are varied and unpredictable – and that our community is a better place to live when everyone in it is thriving.

Our thanks are also extended to Maple City Homes and Sacwal Flooring & The Lighting Shoppe, for spearheading BWC CK again this year, and fostering a greater sense of caring and community across business in CK.

BWC CK was originally created in 2020, after Maple City Homes’ Partner and General Manager Trevor Mailloux joined local outreach initiatives and saw firsthand the need in our community. Calling on fellow leaders in the homebuilding sector to help in whatever way they could, just over $100,000 towards local homelessness initiatives.

This year, in partnership once again with Sacwal Flooring, more than four dozen businesses and individuals participated in Because We Care CK, bringing in $134,000 to support programming for people experiencing the root causes of homelessness.

What are some of the root causes of homelessness?

  • Mental illness and lack of/barriers to treatment
  • Drug use and addiction and lack of/barriers to treatment options
  • Poverty
  • Loss of support and community
  • The rising cost of food and housing
  • Job insecurity
  • Racial inequality
  • Domestic and intimate partner violence
  • Lack of affordable housing

 

A huge thank you goes out to all the businesses and individuals who participated in Because We Care CK this year, including:

Aurora Exteriors Inc., A&J Energy Consultants, Bell Canada, Chatham Plumbing, CK Home Hardware Building Centre, CK Tubs and Taps, Clarke Construction, Cunningham Sheet Metal Works Inc., Dor-Co, Eco Insulation, Greg Davenport, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones, Electrozad, Robb and Kim @ Family Lending, Featherstone Designs, Entegrus, Kent & Essex Mutual and Brokerlink, The Glasshouse, Holmes Design, Ideal Decorating, Impact Graphics, JRB Electrical Services, Loving Life Real Estate, Mainstreet Credit Union, Maple City Marine, Mclean’s Painting, McNaughton Home Hardware, Mylen, Nature’s Finest Produce, Home – Patene Building Supply Ltd., QPS Heating & Cooling, Rivard Truss, Mike and Paula Grail @ Tim Hortons, Guy and Jessica Pritchard @ Tim Hortons, Tilbury Steel, Tom’s Appliances, Van Hoof Siding, Western Equipment, Windmill Cabinet Shop, Winmar