J-AAR Raises $227,201.98 for Youth Opportunities Unlimited in 2024
Nick Wilton • December 30, 2024
Uniting for a Cause: How J-AAR Raised Over $227,000 for Youth Opportunities Unlimited in 2024
This year, J-AAR is thrilled to announce that we raised an incredible $227,201.98 in support of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU). This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to giving back to the community and supporting meaningful causes.
How We Did It
Our fundraising efforts in 2024 were a true team effort, involving creativity, commitment, and collaboration:
- Fight to End Homelessness: One of our team members showed remarkable courage by stepping into the ring for this event, raising both funds and awareness.
- Parking Lot Fundraising: Volunteers from our team collected donations in our parking lot during all Canada Life Place events. The generosity of fans made a big impact!
- Customer Charity Golf Tournament: Our annual golf tournament brought together our business partners resulting in significant contributions toward our goal.
- Team Donations at Safety Meeting: Our team members stepped up during our safety meeting, contributing directly to the cause.
- Payroll Giving: Some employees went above and beyond by pledging a few dollars off each paycheck, demonstrating a sustained commitment to making a difference.
- LIUNA Partnership: We proudly continued our partnership with LIUNA for their charity sticker program as a platinum sponsor. As part of this collaboration, LIUNA generously donated $5,000 to YOU on our behalf.
About Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is a vital organization dedicated to empowering youth in our community. By providing access to housing, education, employment resources, and mentorship, YOU helps young people build brighter futures and overcome challenges.
We’re incredibly proud to have supported YOU this year and grateful for everyone who made these efforts possible. Together, we’re making a lasting impact!
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Investing in the future of engineering means supporting the next generation of innovators. Western Engineering Steel Bridge (WESB) at Western University exemplifies the transformative impact of such support. The 2023-2024 Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition (CNSBC) marked another successful year for WESB, showcasing their dedication, skill, and teamwork. At the competition in Québec City, Québec, WESB achieved remarkable feats, including a team record build time of 13:01 and the fastest deconstruction time. This third consecutive appearance underscored not just numerical growth, with a record 12 team members, but also a commitment to nurturing new talent, with half being first-time attendees. Sponsorship facilitates more than just competition readiness; it fosters a close-knit community of aspiring engineers and cultivates lasting bonds. As WESB looks ahead to CNSBC 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering young talent and fostering innovation. Way to go WESB!
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Our journey began in March 2023 when volunteer speaker Elisa Kilbourne shared her poignant story with the J-AAR team. Moved by her message, the company adopted Threads of Life as their charity of choice for the year. Throughout 2023, J-AAR organized various fundraising events, including golf tournaments and staff gatherings, alongside donating a percentage from sales of branded merchandise. Our efforts culminated in a grand gesture this spring, as J-AAR Limited presented Threads of Life with a staggering cheque of $105,495 at their annual meeting. This incredible contribution stands as a testament to J-AAR's unwavering dedication to supporting the families served by Threads of Life. Great job team! To read the article click here: Threads of Life eNews: April 2024 (constantcontact.com)
The Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition (CNSBC) brings together teams from Canadian universities and international participants, including the Western Engineering Steel Bridge (WESB) team. Each year, teams design and fabricate model steel bridges according to CNSBC regulations. At the competition, sponsored by J-AAR, these bridges are speed-built and subjected to rigorous lateral and vertical load testing to assess their structural integrity and feasibility. J-AAR sponsored WECCA for the 2023-2024 school year, supporting their participation in the competition held in Laval, Quebec. This sponsorship provided WECCA with crucial resources to excel in creating a competitive canoe and succeeding at the event. Through J-AAR's support, WECCA members had the opportunity to showcase their talents and connect with potential career opportunities within the engineering industry.