The Sarnia Sting community fund, Sting Assists, recently announced the recipients of 32 grants and eight scholarships — totalling $165,000.
“Sting Assists is built on best practices in sport and community philanthropy, with a made in Sarnia-Lambton approach,” a news release noted. “The purpose of the community fund is to promote and support local amateur sports, youth programs, and advance education through the provision of community scholarships, growing a presence through support and outreach.”
Funds are raised through 50/50 sales both online and in-person during Sarnia Sting home games. The funds raised are used to assist organizations in Sarnia-Lambton as determined by a board of directors and a committee.
This year, 32 grant applications and 8 scholarships were awarded from the 2023-2024 hockey season.
The 2023-24 grant and gift recipients include:
• Lambton Jr. Sting AAA Hockey Association
• Sarnia Minor Hockey
• Sarnia Jr. Lady Sting
• Brigade Baseball Junior Teams
• East Lambton Minor Hockey
• St. Clair Child & Youth
• BGC Sarnia (Boys & Girls Club)
• St. Vincent De Paul
• Literacy Lambton
• The Inn of the Good Shepherd
• Lambton Shores Minor Hockey
• Wyoming Minor Ball
• High Park Public School
• Sarnia Minor Athletic Association
• Mooretown Minor Hockey Association
• Sarnia Ice Hawks Sledge Hockey
• Noelle’s Gift
• Special Olympics Sarnia
• Lambton Attack Girls Hockey
• St. Patrick High School – Patty’s Pantry
• Pathways Health Center for Children
• Pt. Edward Minor Athletic Association
• Sarnia Minor Lacrosse Association
• Bluewater Gymnastics Club
• Forest Ringette
• YMCA – Summer Camp Sarnia
• Petrolia & District Skating Club
• King George VI Public School
• Forest Lawn Bowling Club
• Lambton Central Centennial PS
• Holy Trinity Catholic School
• Sarnia Legionnaires Hockey Club
To learn more about Sting Assists, their community contributions and funding eligibility visit www.stingassists.ca
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