BRAMPTON – Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted its 14th annual conservation gala on May 30, with 390 guests raising about $310,000 in support of local environmental initiatives.
Sponsorship from community businesses raised a significant portion of these funds.
The gala is a fundraiser that supports CVCF’s five-year Protect, Connect and Sustain Campaign.
The campaign goal is to raise $5 million for Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) by 2020 to support three key projects: the Credit Valley Trail, Conservation Youth Corps and land securement.
To date, CVCF has raised $4.8 million of their campaign goal.
“We’re so thankful for all the support received at this year’s gala,” said Karen Ras, CVCF Board Chair.
“These funds will help Credit Valley Conservation complete critical environmental work toward a vibrant, sustainable future.
“We’re grateful for the support from businesses, partners, volunteers and individuals in our community.”
The gala, held at Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre in Brampton, kicked-off with a cocktail reception sponsored by Lakeview Community Partners.
Additional entertainment included a Birds of Prey experience with native wildlife, and pianist Davor Jordanovski.
The event featured a special 8-item live auction sponsored by 407 ETR with Philanthro-tainment by Layne the Auctionista.
Guests also showed their support through a silent auction featuring 118 unique items and experiences.
Port Credit West Village Partners sponsored the three-course dinner. Wine was sponsored by Condrain, DG Group, Aquatech and GEMS.
“This year our Fund-A-Need auction was a huge success, raising over $17,000 in under five minutes,” said Terri LeRoux, CVCF Executive Director.
“These funds will help us acquire 44 acres of crucial land in the heart of Caledon. This will be the first land securement initiative for the Credit Valley Trail.
“Thanks to the support of local businesses and community members, we’re connecting more people with nature and protecting land for the future.”
Since 2006, the gala has raised over $2.2 million in support of CVC projects and initiatives that enhance the local environment for present and future generations.
