In 1971, the village of Drayton was in need of a medical facility.
A group of dedicated residents decided to form the Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association in an effort to raise funds for the project.
Their goal was accomplished in 1972 with the building of the Drayton Medical Clinic.
In 1988, the association sold the clinic to its two doctors at the time for $120,000.
In the spirit of using these funds to the benefit of local residents, the Drayton and Community Citizen’s Association made it its mission to support local groups and organizations.
Each year there is an advertisement placed in the Community News inviting written requests for monetary support.
Over the years, the association has handed out donations totalling over $187,700.
Last year, funds totalling nearly $12,000 were awarded to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, New Life Counselling, Drayton Minor Hockey, and Drayton and District Figure Skating.
Anyone who would like to join the association, obtain more information on receiving a donation, or who is interested in exploring charitable giving opportunities is invited to contact Mary Downey at 519-638-2912 or maryjdowney@msn.com.
