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Thunder Bay, Ont. (June 20,2025) – Tbaytel is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its latest Tbaytel for Good Community Fund, awarding a total of $30,000 to six outstanding community projects. These incredible organizations across our region will now put their awards to great use, implementing or supporting much-needed initiatives that will benefit our community.

A diverse panel of community judges carefully reviewed and scored 59 submissions based on their impact, beneficiaries, feasibility, and budget. Tbaytel takes immense pride in the pivotal role the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund plays, demonstrating our commitment to being a supportive neighbour and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

"Each year, we eagerly anticipate the impressive submissions and the vital work being done across Northern Ontario," says Kaitlin Gaspar, Public Relations Communication Coordinator at Tbaytel. "This year, the judges faced a particularly tough decision as the scores were incredibly close among the top contenders. Ultimately, the top scoring three projects received their full funding requests. The remaining dollars were divided equality amongst the next highest scores to ensure that more good could be spread across these impactful projects."

Tbaytel can't wait to see the inspiring journey ahead for these six winning projects as they work to uplift our community. Tbaytel wants to express our sincere gratitude to the esteemed Tbaytel for Good Community Fund Judges Panel for their invaluable dedication in selecting these remarkable initiatives.

The six deserving winners are:

• $10,000 -Schreiber Public School – Let's Grow Together: This project will establish a garden tower greenhouse, providing fresh produce to the Northern Ontario community with plans for a larger commercial greenhouse to serve the wider North Shore.

• $10,000 - Wabshkaa Animkii Benesii (WAB After-School Program) – Nourishing our Spirits: Supporting the WAB After-School Meal Program : From September to December 2025, this program will offer hot, culturally meaningful meals to approximately 25 Indigenous children and youth, while cultural knowledge keepers share traditional food teachings.

• $3,287.50 - St. Andrew's Dew Drop Inn – Hygiene Bags: This funding will enable the assembly of 1000 feminine hygiene bags (consisting of 4pads & 2 tampons) and an additional 1000 hygiene bags (consisting of toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo & conditioner) to support individuals in Thunder Bay for the remainder of 2025.

• $2,238 - Fort Frances Community Garden: This grant will provide materials and labor to complete the North Garden fencing, enhancing the community green space that allows residents to grow healthy, lower-cost food.

• $2,238 - Camp Quality: This grant will help cover the admission of one child to camp, providing a crucial and memorable experience for a child facing illness, including all necessary provisions and support.

• $2,238 - Community Clothing Assistance – The Undercover Project: This funding will support the distribution of socks and underwear to families in need and resources to promote the program and expand its reach to more community members.

"To all the community members and organizations who've shared their inspiring projects with the 2025 Tbaytel for Good Community Fund, thank you. Your dedication drives positive change, and we eagerly await the creativity and impact of this year's submissions," says Gaspar.

Videos and descriptions of the 2025 winners and past Tbaytel for Good Community Fund winners can be viewed at www.tbaytel.net/communityfund.

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Media Contact:

Kaitlin Gaspar

Public Relations Communication Coordinator 

Tbaytel

[email protected]

(807) 620-4545