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 the local residents, the association made it their mission to support local groups and organizations.
Each year there is an ad placed in the Community News inviting written request for monetary support from the fund.
The association has handed out donations totalling approximately $220,000.
2018 recipients
This year funds were awarded to The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, New Life Counselling, Drayton Minor Hockey, Mapleton Nursery School, and SU Sports Camp.
An additional donation was made in honour of Jean Campbell, a long-serving member of the committee, to the Mapleton 4-H Club.
If you would like to become a member of the association, seek more information on receiving a donation, or are interested in exploring the charitable giving opportunities contact:
– Mary Downey @ 519-638-2912 or maryjdowney@msn.com; or
– any of the following directors: Dale Franklin, Mary Lou Fletcher, Floyd Schieck, John Green, Jason Jack, Ab Hesselink, Robert Peel, Rob Brunkard or Brian Debeyer.
