NORTH STORMONT – For several years a volunteer committee in North Stormont is hosting a “100 People Who Care North Stormont” event in the township. Throughout the local area, across Canada and around the world there are several chapters of “100 Who Care” organizations which seek to assist local charities or causes in achieving a specific goal.

On Oct. 2, the 2025 event is scheduled to be held in the Monkland Community Center, 17337 County Road 43 Monkland, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Included in a fun-filled evening of light refreshments and informative presentations by the nominated organizations is the opportunity for money to be raised in support of these projects.

During the evening, participating organizations are able to set up a display and provide a short presentation on their project. Those attending the event commit to donating $100 to one of the non-profit organizations and are able to vote for the group of their choice, with the successful organization receiving the most votes. As the light refreshments and use of the venue is donated, this results in 100% of the money raised going to the nominated organizations.

There are four non-profit organizations nominated to receive funding from the 2025 100+ people Who Care North Stormont. In order to be considered the organization must be able to provide a tax receipt for funds. They are able to apply for any amount up to $10,000 with supporting explanations.

The first organization nominated for the 2025 event is the Avonmore Elementary School Council (AESC). The project they are seeking assistance for is a communication board for the schoolyard. The communication tool “features universal photos, symbols, and illustrations that empower individuals with limited language skills to communicate effectively” explained the nomination notes of the AESC.

This board will foster inclusion and connection within the school community, providing an opportunity to “benefit children with autism, development disabilities, and non-verbal communication needs” by allowing them a method of expressing “feelings, needs and ideas” and fostering “social interaction with their peers.”

The communication board will be designed by students with “guidance from staff and school council” and is expected to “enhance their creativity” while teaching them about “inclusion, empathy, and the importance of supporting diverse individuals in our community. The total cost of the customized communication board is $8,850.

École élémentaire catholique La Source located in Moose Creek is requesting $8,000 to “install a high quality, professional-grade sound system and media player in the school gymnasium.” The nomination papers mention how “The current sound system is outdated and unreliable, making it difficult to host mass, school-wide events, sports games, assemblies, performances, meetings and community activities effectively. The new sound system would “enhance communication, safety, and overall experience for students, staff, families, and the broader community” as the gymnasium serves as a “central hub for school and community events”.

It was noted that “the new sound system will significantly enhance the quality and reach of gymnasium events” and would benefit school students, faculty and staff as well as parents and members of the community who attend events at the school. It is expected this purchase will also eliminate costs associated with transportation costs, savings on hall rental fees “for hosting large school meetings or presentation” resulting in the school able to “reinvest saved resources into other educational or extracurricular initiatives, while also fostering a more inclusive and effective environment for communication and events”

The Crysler Citizen Committee (CCC) is seeking a total of $5,820 to purchase a quality riding mower and accompanying trailer for their volunteers to perform maintenance tasks on the Crysler Trail. Currently volunteers are using their personal equipment to perform these tasks. The CCC explained the development of the 9-kilometer Crysler trail 15 years ago in 2010 with it being developed by both community support and the work of volunteers and is accessible around the year. In the summer the trail is utilized as a walking and biking tour and in the winter, it is “groomed to accommodate walking and cross-country skiing.”

The final organization to be nominated for funding by the 100 People Who Care North Stormont is for the Monkland Community Centre. They are seeking the funds “for much needed accessibility upgrades to the Monkland Community Centre washrooms.” These upgrades will provide benefit for the residents of Monkland and the surrounding area.

More information is available on either the 100+ People Who Care North Stormont Facebook page @100 People Who Care North Stomront 2025 or website at www.100northstormont.weebly.com.