Heat Foundation to Present Grants

Published on June 14, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release

Abbotsford, BC - The Abbotsford Heat and the Abbotsford Heat Foundation are pleased to announce the 2013 Heat Foundation grant presentations. In 2013, the Heat Foundation will be granting $50,000 to 12 local charities. Over the past three seasons, the Abbotsford Heat Foundation has granted more than $100,000 to organizations in the Fraser Valley, and the Abbotsford Heat have raised more than $300,000 for local charities and minor hockey groups during this same time period.

The objective of the Abbotsford Heat Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the under-17 age group of the Fraser Valley. Our Foundation achieves this goal by supporting grassroots sport organizations, funding projects that improve health, education and fitness as well as advocating and supporting programs that repress risk related behaviour. The Heat Foundation operates under the following mission:

- To improve children and youth's health/wellness, education and fitness.

- To develop amateur and grassroots sports

- To repress risk related behaviour such as drug use, gang involvement and crime

In addition to these grants, the Abbotsford Heat Foundation and the Abbotsford Heat have also supported several local organizations through 50/50 sales, raising $93,910 through the 50/50 program during the 2012-13 season. The Heat utilizes their Fundraiser ticket program, allowing local non-profits to sell Heat tickets and retain a portion of the revenues as a fundraising opportunity. During the 2012/13 season, this program generated more than $65,000 for local non-profits. For information on the Abbotsford Heat, the Fundraiser ticket program, or our 50/50 please call 1-877-452-HEAT (4328).

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