In 1971, the Village of Drayton was in need of a medical facility.
A group of dedicated residents formed the Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association 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 two doctors for $120,000.
In the spirit of using these funds to benefit local residents, the association made it its mission to support local groups and organizations.
Each year an ad is placed in the Community News inviting written requests for monetary support. The association has handed out donations totalling over $210,000.
This year funds were awarded to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, New Life Counselling, Drayton Minor Hockey, Mapleton Nursery School, Drayton Legion and Big Brothers and Sisters.
An additional donation was made in honour of the late Jean Campbell, a long-serving member of the committee, to the Mapleton Historical Society.
Anyone who would like to join the association, wants more information on receiving a donation, or who is interested in exploring the charitable giving opportunities may contact:
– Mary Downey at 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 or Rob Brunkard.
