Our Richard D. P. Clarke Memorial Association Inc. 2025 Community Give Back Initiatives

We are thrilled to share the impactful stories of our various give back initiatives for 2025. Our unwavering commitment to supporting the community has made a significant difference in many lives, furthering the legacy of Richard D. P. Clarke.

Donation Allocation

In May...
we proudly awarded educational bursaries to six young individuals who have faced numerous barriers but have persevered in their educational pursuits. Each of these youths has, at some point in their lives, been involved in the Child Welfare System. This bursary aims to empower them to continue their educational journeys. We partnered with Peel Children’s Aid Society to make this give back a success.

In August...
we supported five young individuals in their pursuit of sports, life skills development, and inclusion by sponsoring their Summer Sports Camp fees. In partnership with Aspire4Higher, we were able to make this a special summer for these youths.

Richard D. P. Clarke School Inclusion Project

Through this initiative, we supported three schools in the Region of Peel to assist
children and their families facing financial hardship during the 2025/26 school year. This
support ensured that these children could participate in school activities they would
otherwise be excluded from, in an equitable and confidential manner.

Richard D. P. Clarke Deck the Halls Project

We assisted eight families in transitioning from the shelter system to their new homes.
Families experiencing hardship often face numerous challenges, and our support aims
to improve their living conditions and overall well-being. Each family received Christmas
gifts for all the children in the home, as well as some needed financial support. Special thanks to
our board members, committee members and other sponsors for all the lovely
gift tailored to the age of each child.

Richard D. P. Clarke Christmas Cheer for Seniors

We brought joy to seven seniors experiencing financial hardship. This gesture of love
was meant to make their Christmas a bit brighter. This was in partnership with Evangel Centre.