ONroute is partnering with Support Our Troops, the official charitable cause of the Canadian Armed Forces, to invite Ontario travellers to donate $1 in support of military members and veterans Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
“ONroute is honoured to partner with Support Our Troops for a third consecutive year to join our customers in showing gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, both past and present," said Melanie Teed-Murch, chief executive officer at ONroute, in a news release.
“We are fortunate to live in an incredible province and, with the help of our customers, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of others this holiday season.”
In 2020, the first year of the campaign, ONroute raised more than $48,000 in just one month. With the success of its inaugural campaign, the company decided to extend its 2021 campaign through December, raising more than $144,000. This year, ONroute hopes to make it a record-breaking year with a giving back fundraising goal of $150,000 for the two-month holiday campaign.
The campaign will help fund a variety of initiatives, including the holiday hamper program, emergency financial assistance and special needs grants.
“We are extremely grateful for ONroute’s embrace of our cause and for remembering our members past and present,” said Laurie Ogilvie, senior vice-president, military family services, Canadian Forces morale and welfare services.
“In November, we take the time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We are grateful to ONroute, its staff, and customers for helping us pay homage to our dedicated military members and their families. Funds raised through this campaign will truly make a difference in the lives of so many military members, veterans and their families.”
