Community Action
We believe that actions speak louder than words, which is why we always look for tangible opportunities to become involved with our community partners and organizations. By getting out there in our community to volunteer, help out, and give back our time, we strive to create a positive impact and produce visible results that ultimately help local organizations make our communities stronger for everyone to enjoy.
December 1-12, 2018 -
Georgian Downs 12 Days Of Giving
During the first 12 days of December 2018 the
staff at Georgian Downs Racetrack participated in the Great Canadian
Gaming Proud Program to help usher in the Holiday Spirit of Giving. Our
challenge was to complete 12 days of random acts of kindness. The staff
came together to help raise funds for or collect and deliver items to
Barrie Youth Haven, Thornton Food Bank, David Busby Centre, Great Canadian
Gift Box, Senior Wish and Furry Friends Cat Shelter. Team members also
visited seniors at the Lakeside Retirement Home in Innisfil and Barrie
Fire Station #5. During the visits, they shared Christmas treats and
received a tour of the facilities. Racetrack teletheatre guests were
pleasantly surprised by coffee and treats served by staff. Georgian also
hosted a craft day with Fraser Court and held an indoor car wash to raise
funds for Sick Kids Foundation.
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December 1-12, 2017
-
Georgian Downs 12 Days Of Giving
During the first 12 days of December
2017 the staff at Georgian Downs Racetrack participated in the Great Canadian Gaming Proud Program to help usher in the Holiday Spirit of Giving.
Our challenge was to complete 12 days of random acts of kindness. The staff came together to help raise funds for Barrie Native Resource Centre Christmas Hampers, Community Living Association Simcoe County and Barrie Out of the Cold. We also collected and delivered items to Barrie Youth Haven, Thornton Food Bank, Barrie Out of the Cold and Furry Friends Cat Shelter. Team members also visited seniors at the Lakeside Retirement Home in Innisfil where they greeted the residents with Christmas cheer, cards and treats. Racetrack teletheatre guests were pleasantly surprised by
treats and sandwiches distributed by staff.
DECEMBER 10, 2016 – GEORGIAN
DOWNS SURPRISES TEAM MEMBERS WITH GIFTS
DECEMBER 3, 2016 – GEORGIAN
DOWNS VOLUNTEERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAY
Nine team members from Georgian Downs
volunteered on December 3rd with the Habitat for Humanity Build Day. The
volunteers donated their time on Saturday from 9AM – 3PM to help with the
building of a three unit townhouse for three families in Barrie. They
insulated the basements of all three units.
NOVEMBER 27, 2016 – GEORGIAN
DOWNS ATTENDED THE INNISFIL SANTA PARADE
Georgian
Downs had several team members volunteer to enter and participate in the
Innisfil Santa parade. We’re PROUD to highlight our teams from across
Canada participating in local community events.
JUNE 17, 2016 – GEORGIAN DOWNS HOSTS BIG BIKE EVENT
Georgian Downs
was PROUD to host the Big Bike event, for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Georgian Downs provided the use of their track, the set-up of registration
tables and bottled water for the Big Bike’s thirsty participants.
JUN 9 – GEORGIAN DOWNS – PROUD VOLUNTEER
$500 was
PROUDLY donated to the Orillia Secondary School Music Parent Association
on behalf of Barb R., of Georgian Downs. Barb organizes fundraising events
and attends monthly meetings for the music program. The program helps the
students develop their talents but also encourages them to grow as people
through learning great life skills, team building and inclusiveness.
