RAYS bursary students following their dreams
Many high school students are encouraged to go to university but some aren’t sure of what they want to do and what other options there are. RAYS bursary recipient Michael Noble is planning on taking his third level of welding certification in 2020 and believes trades are where there are many opportunities and greatest area […]
RAYS sets scholarship recipients on promising paths
Two of RAYS recent scholarship graduates shared where they are today after graduating from their university programs. Jordan Charles graduated from Brock University in Child and Youth Studies and is now working in her field as a developmental support worker. Josh Swift graduated from Western University in Environment and Health with a minor in Political […]
RAY’S Place takes new name, reflective of new role
The board of RAY’S Place held a planning session to evaluate strengths and opportunities and to start creating a strategic plan to be implemented over the next five years. One of the discussions considered the name of the Creemore-based charity and how in 2008, it had a physical location and was called RAY’S Place (Rent-a-Youth Resource Centre) to help local students find employment. After cancelling the youth hiring program, RAY’S Place evolved into an educational support program for local […]
Ray’s Place introduces new board members
At the annual general meeting of Ray’s Place, two new people were added to the board of directors: Judy Alexander, becomes the new chair of the board as Doug Mills has retired and Anna-Lisa Mantesso is the treasurer and marketing director. At the June 5 board meeting, Susan Tremblay was appointed as the fund development director. Remaining on the […]