CIBC Can-Do for Talbot Teen Centre

It was a CAN contest to see who could collect more canned food  – the Talbot Teen Centre or the CIBC branches in St. Thomas and Shedden. Exceeding their collection goal, the CIBC won hands down.  On Tuesday they made good on their promise to deliver the goods (just under 800 cans or other non-perishables) – along with the agreed upon pie in the face to the loser. The pie hit was taken by Mark Girdauskas of the TTC -with a smile and thanks to the CIBC for the contributions.  

Two months ago, Dutton CIBC Branch Manger Cheryl Monteith was looking for a community partnership for the bank and was familiar with the work of the TTC. She came up with the food drive / competition idea and the race was on. The food will help feed the many teens who attend the TTCs programs.

Brooke Haines (TTC Child & Youth Worker), Andy Reparon (CIBC St. Thomas/Shedden GM), Mark Girdauskas (TTC Coord Fund Development, Events & Volunteers), Cheryl Monteith (Shedden CIBC Branch Manager, Drive Coordinator), Sarah Coxon (TTC Child & Youth Worker)

The Talbot Teen Centre is a free, fun, safe inclusive and supportive resource and drop-in space for all youth aged 12 to 18 years of age in Elgin County. The TTC provides youth with opportunity to express themselves, as well as connect and become involved with their community and its resources. A wide variety of programs offered, including  healthy cooking, art club, game time, and many life skills activities on different nights.  Food donations are always welcome and appreciated!

The TTC is located at 745 Talbot Street in St. Thomas. Find out more at http://www.talbotteencentre.com/ and www.facebook.com/TalbotTeenCentre.