Our Philosophy
We believe it is critical to give back to the communities in which we work, live and raise our families. We give in dollars, in resources and of our time to support those organizations and causes in need.
We believe that how we act and conduct ourselves both personally and professionally within our communities that we operate, define our place within it. We therefore, attempt to conduct our affairs with a high degree of integrity, accountability and transparency.

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Community Corner
We provide the following Community Corner as a free service to local organizations we support to help them create awareness for their important work.
Community Involvement
Milan Plentai:
Canadian Cancer Society, Million Dollar Donor
Richelieu Club, Vice President, Past President and Member
Bethlehem Place, Capital Campaign Donor
La Residence (Senior Citizens Home), President
Family & Children’s Services (FACS), Board Member
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, Advisor Committee Member
Centre de Sante, Treasurer
Robin Lewis:
Bethlehem Place, Board of Directors, Development Committee Chair and Annual Charity Golf Event Chair
Canadian Blood Services, Donor
Le Royer Patron, Hotel Dieu Hospital
Gail Belchior:
Pelham Community Church, Guatemala and Swaziland Mission Trip Fund Raising Co-ordinator
Welland Curling Club, Past Membership Committee
Bethlehem Place, Annual Charity Golf Event Committee Member
Scotiabank & ScotiaMcLeod Charity Golf Classic, Past Committee Member
Niagara Community Foundation, St. Catharines Community Fund Committee Member
PTA (Pelham Tennis Association) Youth Invitation Tournament, Sponsor
Pelham Community Church, Trustee
Lori Berry:
St. Catharines Governor Simcoe Senior Boys Basketball Team, Supporter
Bogue Clark:
Grape & Wine Kick-Off Breakfast, Past Committee Member
Shaver Hospital Mighty Bike Fundraiser, Past Participant
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Community Groups
Niagara Community Foundation
St. Catharines Community Fund enriches the quality of life in St. Catharines through a community-based affiliate fund that assists the Niagara Community Foundation with the collection and disbursement of permanent endowment funds for the benefit of the St. Catharines community. Each year a portion of the earnings on the Fund is allocated to charities providing programs and services in the city. For more information click here.
Bethlehem Projects of Niagara

Bethlehem Projects of Niagara is a multi-service organization serving the diversified needs of Niagara residents by offering support for individual growth through housing and other focused services. We help people facing the issues of poverty, abuse and family breakdown to rebuild their lives through in-house and community supports. Bethlehem Projects is the only organization in the Niagara Region that offers supportive transitional and permanent housing for women, men and families. In addition to our housing programs, each year hundreds of people benefit from our community-based programs. For more information click here.
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. For more information click here.
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians. Canadian Blood Services is committed to blood safety. In addition to the effective screening and testing processes, this pursuit of safety is reflected in every branch of its organizational structure and in each management and operational decision that is made. For more information click here.
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