The York Regional Police Association Raises $13,000 for Community Programs

The York Regional Police Association (YRPA) hosted its 33^rd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament at RedCrest Golf Club and raised $13,000 for The Salvation Army Central York Region and the YRPA Benevolent Fund.

Funds from the tournament will support The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program, which focuses on identifying and addressing root issues for people living in poverty. Salvation Army staff walk alongside participants offering individualized supports to help them achieve their short and long-term goals. Funds will also go to support Salvation Army mental health support programs, including individual and group therapy provided by registered psychotherapists.

“In these days, the greatest need we see across York Region is the need for connection, the need to talk to someone who cares, and the need to process and work through trauma. For so many in our community hope is found through mental health supports provided by The Salvation Army,” said Captain Fred Reid, Salvation Army Corps officer in Central York Region. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to the YRPA for choosing to partner with us as we seek to support our community.”

The other portion of donations will go to help support the YRPA Benevolent Fund, which assists its members and their families due to death, illness or injury.

“The participation and generosity of our police association members, golfers and sponsors help to make this tournament such a success,” said Rob O’Quinn, President, York Regional Police Association. “Too often our members see first-hand the challenges facing our communities, as well as the need for funding for Salvation Army Central York Region so they can continue to provide hope and support to children, families and individuals that need it most.”