SaskEnergy Celebrates 30 Years of Sharing the Warmth
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program, the Corporation is investing $100,000 in grants to charitable organizations that help our province’s most vulnerable through the cold winter months.
Starting out as a sweater recycling program in the ‘90s that redistributed more than a million articles of clothing, Share the Warmth has transformed over the last decade into a grassroots initiative that supports charitable organizations in bringing warm shelter, clothing and mental health services to those who need it most.
“We are very proud that the program has reached this milestone anniversary,” said Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy’s President and CEO. “As the province’s natural gas utility, we understand the importance of staying warm and we are proud to support community-based groups that are also committed to sharing warmth throughout Saskatchewan.”
Up from $50,000 in grants provided last year, this year’s $100,000 commitment will bring SaskEnergy’s total investment in Share the Warmth grants to nearly $550,000 since 2012.
Through the years, Share the Warmth has evolved in both its reach and impact. Program recipients are diverse and province wide, and they all have one thing in common – bringing warmth and comfort during the cold winter months.
“It’s incredible to witness this once small initiative blossom into a lifeline for so many people across Saskatchewan,” said Allix Schweitzer, Community Engagement Supervisor who has been involved with the program for nearly 20 years. “I am proud to have had the opportunity to volunteer and give back to the community through this program that demonstrates the true community spirit of SaskEnergy.”
Applications are now open for charitable organizations that are looking to make a difference this winter. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.
In the New Year, SaskEnergy will host “Share the Warmth Days,” in honour of the 30th anniversary. Six events will be held in communities throughout the province that will celebrate the hard work of Share the Warmth Grant recipients and distribute essential items for those in need.