THAT Council receives the presentation and;
Whereas Bill 9, an Act to proclaim every third week of February as Nonprofit Appreciation Week across Ontario, received royal assent in December 2021;
Whereas Nonprofit Appreciation Week is an important opportunity to say thank you to a sector that goes above and beyond in supporting vulnerable people and strengthening communities;
Whereas the diversity of nonprofit programs – including food banks, housing, mental health, support for seniors and caregivers, child and youth development, sports and recreation, faith, the environment, arts and culture, services for people with disabilities, community healthcare, counselling, and more – immeasurably enhance our quality of life;
Whereas there are more than 150 charities and nonprofit organizations serving families and individuals throughout Dufferin County, including in Shelburne;
Whereas the people who work at our community’s nonprofits are known for their dedication, skill, compassion, teamwork and leadership, and have always been there when we have needed them the most;
Whereas the nonprofit sector has used innovation and ingenuity to continue programs and keep us connected throughout the pandemic, despite scarce resources;
Now therefore, I, Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim February 14-20, 2022 to be Nonprofit Week of Appreciation in Shelburne and encourage all residents to show their appreciation to the people who work in our community’s charities and nonprofits.