Tim Hortons is giving community members another reason to buy coffee in Borderland.
Today marks Tim Hortons' annual Camp Day, the brand's most impactful annual fundraiser for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.
On Camp Day, 100 percent of proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales at participating restaurants will be donated to THCF, said a press release.
The funds raised on Camp Day provide thousands of kids from low-income families across North America with a camp experience that helps youth aged 12 to 16 participate in programs and activities deliberately designed to build confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills.
More locally, a child from Borderland will be able to attend camp this year, thanks to the sponsorship provided by Tim Hortons.
"All of us at KOOTASCA Community Action would like to thank the Tim Horton Children's Foundation for making what is sure to be a life-changing experience possible for a child in our International Falls community," officials with KOOTASCA said.
Tim Hortons Camp Day started 26 years ago, and since the fundraiser went chain-wide in 1991, more than $162 million has been raised in Canada and the U.S., providing more than 237,000 kids from low-income families with an opportunity to build brighter futures for themselves and have a more positive impact in their communities.
In 2016 alone, Camp Day raised more than $13.1 million in Canada and the U.S. and helped send more than 20,000 kids on a transformative camp experience.
"Thanks to the generosity of Tim Hortons guests, dedicated restaurant owners, managers and team members, Camp Day is our single biggest fundraiser of the year," said Dave Newnham, president and executive director of THCF. "The funds raised help us provide transformative camp experiences that are deliberately designed to develop critical skills and strengths in the youth we serve to make a lasting positive impact in their lives."
To learn more about Camp Day or the foundation, visit www.timscampday.com or www.thcf.com.
THCF camps operate year-round and are provided at no cost to the campers or their families.
The foundation is a non-profit charitable organization and was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, co-founder of Tim Hortons, in honor of Tim Horton's love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate. Horton himself came from a low-income home in Cochrane, Ontario.
Campers are selected with the assistance of social service agencies and schools, based on need.