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Francis Community Gold

Francis Plumbing Heating & Cooling is pleased to help the local community whenever possible.

The Francis Community Gold program is an important part of Francis Plumbing culture. It aligns with our Mission to create a better quality of life for our customers, our team members, and their families. Every month a charitable organization or cause in the local community is identified and a donation is made to support them. As our business grows, the amount of the donation grows too!

We pride ourselves on making our community a better place and supporting those doing great work in and around where we live and do business. In many cases, the organizations being donated to are selected by our team members as causes to which they have personal connections, and they’re often pictured handing over the cheque! Please see a summary of the more recent donations below:

$13,632 Donated

November 2024

This November, Francis Plumbing proudly donated $1,646 to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard as part of our Community Gold Giveback initiative. The Barrhaven Food Cupboard is a 100% volunteer-run organization providing vital food assistance to hundreds of families in need every month. We’re honored to support their incredible work in making a difference for our community. 💛

October 2024

Josh from the Francis Plumbing team proudly presented a $1,555 check to the Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC). HEFC provides a seven-day emergency food supply to food-insecure households in Ottawa neighborhoods like Alta Vista, Heron Park, and Riverside Park. Supported by the Ottawa Food Bank, the City of Ottawa, and generous local contributions, HEFC serves over 20,000 people annually. Thank you to everyone who makes our Gold Give Back possible!

September 2024

On September 11th, the Francis Plumbing team was on location at the Canadian Golf & Country Club, participating in the BDC | CAF Ottawa Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2024. We proudly donated $1,455 to support vital causes, including Educational Bursaries, Mental Health & Life Enrichment, and Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care. We're honored to contribute to these impactful programs! 💛

August 2024

At Francis Plumbing, we're committed to making a positive impact in our community. This August, we were honored to present a donation of $1,445 to YouTurn, a vital youth support service. The donation was made during the "Harvest: Feast of Fall 2024" event. Our very own Don had the pleasure of handing over the cheque to Heather from the Community Support Team at YouTurn. We're proud to contribute to the important work they do in helping young people in our community find hope, support, and a brighter future. Together, we're building a stronger community—one donation at a time.

July 2024

Our annual music Jamboree happens at Sandy Mountain Campsite, this is an event where we bring in local Ottawa Valley musicians whom donate their time and talent, we run a live and silent auction and run games to help us raise funds for Cancer. The last four events have allowed us to donate over $40,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society.

April 2024

April's Gold Community Give Back spotlight! This month, we supported the Russell Ladies Night event, themed "Mardi Gras - Dancing in the Streets." This festive event not only brought our community together but also supported the Russell Agricultural Society and Naomi's House. We are delighted to share that a donation of $1,271.00 was contributed to enhance these wonderful initiatives. A big thank you to Julie Boszormeny from Francis Plumbing & Heating for presenting the cheque to Judy McFaul, an enthusiastic committee member. Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in this event, helping to make a difference in our community!

Hockey For Heart

March 2024

This month, we're excited to announce our donation of $1200 to the Hockey for Heart Tournament, hosted by the Heart & Stroke Foundation at the Ottawa Sensplex. The event unites our community through hockey, offering everyone a chance to support heart disease and stroke research. As proud donators, Francis Plumbing and Heating is committed to making a positive impact and contributing to a healthier future. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of sportsmanship and community spirit, all in support of a vital cause.

The Royal

February 2024

This month’s gold community giveaway is going to the “Do it for Daron” foundation (DIFD at The Royal).

DIFD supports education, awareness, and research initiatives at the Royal that encourage young people to talk openly about mental illness. Let’s Keep the conversation going! Check out the story on their YouTube page:

Arnprior Regional Health

January 2024

Our January Francis Give Back recipient was the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. This month’s recipient was chosen by one of our plumbers, Mike Cheslock. The Arnprior Regional Health Foundation works with the community to help support the local hospital, nursing home and community programs to deliver excellent care, services, treatment, screening and diagnostics. For more information visit their website: https://www.arnpriorregionalhealth.ca/foundation/

November 2023

Tim Mahoney from Francis Plumbing Heating & Cooling made it to the BGC Ottawa to present a cheque from our organization. It's a new program to us, but we're committed to doing it every month, and helping it grow. There are so many great, deserving charities and causes in Ottawa, and we're happy to play a small part supporting them.

If you're not familiar with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, you can learn more about them and their great work on their website here:.

Sit with me - crop 3

October 2023

Team members Marie and Paige were visited by delegates from the Sit With Me group; some of them with paws! They were there to receive a cheque from us to help their noble mission of sheltering local dogs in need.

If you'd like to learn more about their group or mission, you can click to their Facebook page, or visit their website.

Here's the best part: This was just the first of our donations into the local community. We're committing to doing this every month moving forward, and the amount we donate will grow, too. It's part of our commitment towards being a golden partner in the community we're proud to serve. If you are or know of an organization that would benefit from a donation, please contact us!