2017 was a milestone year for Canada and the Windsor community. In celebration of the country’s 150th anniversary as well as the city of Windsor’s 125th anniversary, local FASTSIGNS® franchisees Donna Bilodeau and Jackie Raymond pledged to donate a part of every sale in 2017 to the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee and the Downtown Mission of Windsor. In total, they raised close to $1,500.
“At FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON, we have so much pride and love for our community; we make it our goal to give back as much as we can in a variety of ways,” Raymond said. “Through our 2017 celebration of giving campaign, we chose to raise money specifically for the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee and the Downtown Mission of Windsor because of all the wonderful services they provide our community, our veterans and those less fortunate.”
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON presented the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee and the Downtown Mission of Windsor each a donation of $741. .jpeg)
FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON's Donna Bilodeau (left) and Jackie Raymond (right) present their 2017 Celebration of Giving campaign donation to Paul Lauzon (center), Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee Member.
“Congratulations to FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON for having the foresight in thinking of two of the areas of our community where people are most vulnerable for their celebration of giving campaign, our veterans and the homeless and hungry,” said Paul Lauzon, Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee Member.
“We are most grateful for the money raised for The Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee,” Lauzon added. “We started out two-veterans strong in 1926 and have now grown to a committee of 85 volunteers. 100 percent of all funds donated go to the veterans. We help veterans assimilate back into our community. We also honour our veterans by attending over 150 funerals per year and through other Memorial Services.”
The Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee was created to assist military veterans and their families in the Windsor area to raise funds and carry on their memories in honour. To learn more about the committee, visit www.windsorveteransmemorial.com..jpeg)
FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON’s Donna Bilodeau (left) and Jackie Raymond (right) present their 2017 Celebration of Giving campaign donation to Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin (center), Director of Development at The Downtown Mission of Windsor.
“Thank you to our friends from FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON for their continued support of The Downtown Mission of Windsor,” said Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin, Director of Development at The Downtown Mission of Windsor. “With their generosity, we are able to continue serving those who need a hot meal, a warm bed, shelter from the cold, solace from despair or hope for a better tomorrow.”
The Downtown Mission of Windsor, a faith-based non-for-profit organization, helps individuals and families in need and without a home by providing food, emergency shelter, advocacy and hope. To learn more, visit www.downtownmission.com.
FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON co-owner Donna Bilodeau added, “We are honoured to be able to give back to these charity organizations that are very near and dear to our hearts. We thank our customers and the community for their tremendous support; without them, this would not be possible.”
FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON has been serving the area for since 1998. The center is located at 2591 Howard Ave. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS® of Windsor, ON is a locally and independently owned and operated sign, graphics and visual communications company that provides comprehensive visual marketing solutions to customers of all sizes—across all industries—to help them attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables, digital signage and marketing materials. To learn more, visit fastsigns.com/658 or call (519) 800-5677.