A local company is being honoured with the Outstanding Corporation Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Mountainview Homes is the recipient of the award presented every year to a company that demonstrates outstanding financial support and community involvement.
Keeping in that vein, Mountainview's President Mark Basciano has announced a lead donation of $450,000 to support Pathstone Foundation's Natural Playground and Healing Garden.
The 10,000 square door outdoor space will be built at the new Branscombe Mental Health Centre in St. Catharines. The official ground breaking is set for Tuesday, October 2nd.
"Mark expressed excitement in this project from our first conversation. Because of this extremely generous gift, we are able to start construction next month on what will be the first Natural Playground & Healing Garden built at a children’s mental health facility in Canada. This outdoor space will soon become a favorite spot for our young clients who are coping with mental health issues through therapy at Pathstone." Director of Philanthropy & PR at Pathstone Kim Rossi says via a release.
"At the end of the day it’s not about what we have or what we have accomplished, it’s about what we have given back. It’s about making a difference for someone else, who we help, and who we make better. We are thrilled to be part of this project. Not only is it leading edge in Canada, but it definitely will make a very positive difference in the lives of young people dealing with mental health issues." Basciano adds.