Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent Receives $110,000 Donation from the James A. Beattie Foundation

Pictured here (L-R): Greg Davenport (CTCF Board Member), Mike Genge (CTCF President & CEO), Doug Kennedy (James A. Beattie Foundation)

Chatham, ON – The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent (CTCF-CK) is proud to announce a generous donation of $110,000 from the James A. Beattie Foundation in support of the newly established Endowment Fund.

This transformational gift will help ensure the long-term sustainability of essential programs and services at the Children’s Treatment Centre that are not covered by government funding. These include:

  • Social Work – providing families with guidance and support to navigate complex systems and access needed programs and services
  • Music Therapy – using music as a therapeutic tool and creative outlet
  • Recreational Therapy – offering inclusive programs such as sledge hockey, dance, baseball, and sailing to promote skills, social connections, and quality of life

Each year, the Foundation funds these life-changing services. The creation of the Endowment Fund will allow these programs to continue in perpetuity, with investment income providing ongoing annual support.

“We are deeply grateful to the James A. Beattie Foundation for this remarkable gift,” said Mike Genge, President & CEO of the CTCF-CK. “This contribution represents more than financial support – it’s an investment in the future of children and families in Chatham-Kent. It ensures that vital programs like Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy and Social Work will continue to make a difference for generations to come.”

The Endowment Fund marks the next chapter for the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation following the successful completion of its Build for the Kids capital campaign and the current construction of the new Children’s Treatment Centre facility.

The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the James A. Beattie Foundation for their vision, generosity, and commitment to helping children and youth in our community reach their full potential.

 

For further information, please contact:
Mike Genge
President, Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent
mgenge@ctc-ck.com  – 519-437-0242