At Brant, community means a lot to us!

Peterborough is not only where our business is based, it’s where we raise our families and build our lives.

We are proud to support more than 30 local causes though our Charitable Organization Support Program. Benefits of the program include:

  • Use of prime storefront windows to promote your message
  • ‘On hold’ messaging about your programs and services
  • Promotion on Brant Basics’ social media accounts

We also work with local charities to make our community stronger through fundraising, sponsorships, and in-kind donations. We strive to live our values every day, in everything we do.

Interested? Contact us to find out more.

This month in our front window!

Building Abilities For Life.

Five Counties Children’s Centre is an outpatient treatment centre for children
from birth to 19 years of age with physical, developmental and
communication needs and their families. The Centre provides services in
Peterborough, Northumberland and Haliburton counties and the City of
Kawartha Lakes. The Centre provides outpatient and community-based
services including: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language
therapy, augmentative communication services, recreation, social work,
resource teachers, pediatric medical assessments/follow-up, specialized
clinics such as palato-facial management, seating, orthopedic, botox and
spina bifida clinics.

Five Counties places the highest priority on client safety and the quality of
services that we provide to children, youth and families. High quality service
continues to be a fundamental component within the context of our
corporate strategic directions.

We are dedicated to working with families and community partners to
provide innovative evidence-based care for children and youth with physical,
developmental and communication need; building their independence and
enriching their quality of life.

Find out more here

Previous months

Building Abilities For Life.

Five Counties Children’s Centre is an outpatient treatment centre for children
from birth to 19 years of age with physical, developmental and
communication needs and their families. The Centre provides services in
Peterborough, Northumberland and Haliburton counties and the City of
Kawartha Lakes. The Centre provides outpatient and community-based
services including: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language
therapy, augmentative communication services, recreation, social work,
resource teachers, pediatric medical assessments/follow-up, specialized
clinics such as palato-facial management, seating, orthopedic, botox and
spina bifida clinics.

Five Counties places the highest priority on client safety and the quality of
services that we provide to children, youth and families. High quality service
continues to be a fundamental component within the context of our
corporate strategic directions.

We are dedicated to working with families and community partners to
provide innovative evidence-based care for children and youth with physical,
developmental and communication need; building their independence and
enriching their quality of life.

Find out more here

It’s March – and we’re pleased to be supporting https://www.ccrc-ptbo.com/ and their work!

For nearly 65 years, CCRC (Community Counselling and Resource Centre) has provided professional, caring services that make a positive and lasting difference in people’s lives and within the community.

CCRC is a charitable, non-profit, community-based agency, accredited organization.

With many offerings, you’ll fine CCRC offering the following to our community:

  • Credit Counselling
  • Housing Resource Centre
  • Employee Assistance
  • Community Service Orders
  • Professional Counselling

Check them out HERE!

Watch out for Jukebox Mania coming up in June!

Peterborough Humane Society advocates for the welfare of animals by improving their lives, alleviating suffering, rescuing, providing shelter, healing, facilitating adoption and reducing pet overpopulation. We are the largest animal shelter in Peterborough County and the only open admission shelter.

“The Peterborough Animal Care Centre will provide the community with a high-volume, low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, an innovative Dog Rehabilitation Centre and an Education and Adoption Centre.

We’ve raised over $7 million to date and are over 70% towards our $10 million goal. We need the community’s support to cross the finish line! Visit peterboroughumanesociety.ca to make your donation and help build our new Centre!

December 2020 – At Brant, we love supporting our community. For the month of December, we’re shining a light on Yes Shelter.
 
For 20 years, YES has been rescuing young people and families from a lifetime of homelessness and helping youth into the adults they want to be.
You are a big part of this work. Please donate to help our youth make it out of homelessness and into a promising future.    
 

November 2020

The Kawartha Sexual Assault centre was founded by Trent University students in 1977, in response to numerous sexual assaults reported on campus. The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) is a feminist, not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting those affected by sexual and gender-based violence and harm. At our Centre in Peterborough, we offer individual counselling, psychoeducational and therapeutic groups and workshops, advocacy and accompaniment services, crisis support, peer supports, prevention education and professional training.  In our three surrounding communities of City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Northumberland, we work with local centres to provide responsive healing supports and prevention education events. 

We have three ways that folks can access out 24/7 Crisis Support Services

  1.        Text 705-710-5234
  2.        Phone 1-866-298-7778
  3.        Online Web Chats KawarthaSexualAssaultCentre.com

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok at @kawartha_sac

October 2020 – The United Way of Peterborough and District

United Way Announces 3 Year 5 Million Dollar Goal

In a departure from past practice, the United Way of Peterborough and District announced an ambitious but essential goal of $5,000,00.00 by 2023 on September 29, 2020.

The Campaign is led this year by long time Cabinet and Board member Marcus Harvey. “Our commitment to our Partners is for a 5-year cycle and it just made sense that we communicated a goal that underscored that commitment,” said Harvey. Coming off the success of the 2019 campaign which hit 93% of that year’s goal, Harvey noted, “the Board is committed to meet the increasing needs of our community. And I know together with this community, we will ensure the ongoing support that is needed for our Partner agencies.”

Read more info HERE

For September 2020, we’re pleased to be featuring Five Counties Children’s Centre.

Five Counties is a children’s treatment centre serving Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton Counties. Some children may need specialized services to reach their potential. For more than 40 years the Centre has been known for excellence and high-quality services. 

Check out their website for more info. And note: their AGM is upcoming this month.

We are very pleased to once again be focussing our attention on the wonderful Camp Kawartha. “Camp K” as the kids call it, is ingrained in our community as a quality organization working with groups of all ages to raise awareness of environmental issues, community, and just having fun!

Check out their mission: Camp Kawartha inspires environmental leaders and stewards of all ages through dynamic, accessible, year-round outdoor programming and powerful partnerships.

 

https://campkawartha.ca/

It’s July 2020, and we are thrilled to support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and the reopening of their ReStores and the accepting of donations.

Donating to the ReStore is a great way to move discontinued or excess stock, deal with gently used returns, and show your customers that you care about the environment and your community. 

Visit habitatrestorepkr.ca/restores for more info.

Give them a follow on social media: @habitatptbo on Facebook and Instagram

https://www.habitatrestorepkr.ca/

For the month of June, 2020, Brant is pleased to be focusing our attention on the Peterborough Native Learning Program.

Peterborough Native Learning Program is taking part in the GREAT CANADIAN GIVING CHALLENGE!!!

From June 1st-30th, every dollar donated to PNLP will give us an entry to win a $20,000! During these difficult times, our learners would benefit from funds to assist with remote learning! If we won the $20,000 we would be able to do our much needed renovations to make our agency more accessible for our return!

Please consider donating at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-native-learning-program/

Find out more about this great community organization here: pnlp.org

 

April 2020 – Five Counties

Five Counties is a children’s treatment centre serving Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton Counties. Some children may need specialized services to reach their potential. For more than 40 years the Centre has been known for excellence and high quality services. 

Check out all the services this great, local, community organization offers:

http://www.fivecounties.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Scope-of-Services-Overview-Chart.pdf

 

Find out more here on their website.
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We are pleased to have Community Care of Peterborough as our Community Organization of the month!

Powered by volunteers and staff, Community Care Peterborough supports the health and well-being of individuals, caregivers, and communities. As a trusted health care partner, our high-quality programs allow people across our rural and urban region to maintain their independence and dignity.

This organization was founded on the belief that we are all responsible for wellness and social inclusion in our Community!

Through a network of community offices throughout the City and County of Peterborough, our staff and volunteers provide a variety of essential services to seniors (60+) and adults with physical challenges (18+) empowering them to live at home.

As a non-profit charitable organization, Community Care Peterborough relies on the generosity and support of individuals and community groups. Every dollar you share with us will be used in our community, empowering people to live at home.

Get a Meal, Give a Meal During March for Meals

As part of our March for Meals awareness activities we are inviting companies and small businesses in the City of Peterborough to order group lunches that will be delivered directly to your offices or work spaces by our Meals on Wheels volunteers, on Wednesdays during the month of March.  

Check them out HERE

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on VON Peterborough. VON Canada is Canada’s only, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. For more than 115 years, our nurses, therapists and other health care providers have cared for Canadians in their own homes. Today, we offer more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services designed to help people of all ages to get healthy and stay healthy. Our team of more than 5,000 staff and 9,000 volunteers serves Canadians in more than 1,200 communities across our country.

Find out more here: https://www.von.ca/en/site/peterborough

We are pleased to start the year off with the wonderful Peterborough Humane Society. Follow along, and find out how this community organization is taking animal care to new levels.

This month we are helping to create awareness for #OurPetProject, the @PTBOHumaneSociety campaign for their Peterborough Animal Care Centre, which will set a new standard for animal welfare in Canada. Visit ourpetproject.ca to learn more.

For December, we are pleased to be sharing info on Yes Emergency Shelter.

YES provides emergency shelter to hundreds of youth and families in crisis-any time, every day of the year. YES, serves youth aged 16-24 and families. We provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, an alternative high school classroom, a food cupboard, and transitional programs.

Find out more HERE

More info to follow.

Alternatives Community Program Services has been passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with developmental disabilities for over 30 years.  Supporting over 250 individuals and their families annually.  Alternatives provides opportunities and outcomes for learning and skill development in the areas of employment volunteerism, recreation and community involvement.  We foster a sense of belonging for people of all abilities.  We open doors to help people realize their full potential. 

We are thrilled to be partnering with Alternatives for the month of November. Follow the links below and get to know this important community organization better.

Acceptance Builds Community…the ABC’s of Alternatives’

Also visit us at,

Facebook.com/AlternativesPeterborough

www.alternativescommunityprogramservices.ca

https://twitter.com/AlternativesCPS