Past Events In 2009, proceeds benefited Goodwill Industries Essex Kent Lambton and its establishment of an attended donation drive-thru centre. This donation centre allowed Goodwill to receive higher quality goods, while dramatically decreasing processing times and operating costs. These donated goods get onto the shelves for purchase more quickly, allowing the money obtained from the retail sale to go back into the Goodwill’s employment training and counseling programs. These programs provide those with employment barriers the job skills and training they need to find and keep work. | | Proceeds from the London Race to Erase benefited the London Food Bank. This organization helps individuals in the area who are experiencing difficulty securing food for themselves and their families. Dollars raised went towards the repair and upgrade of the crumbling entrance to the Food Bank. This improvement included wheelchair access, to ensure that the Food Bank’s much needed services are safely accessible to everyone. Funds in excess of the cost to improve the front entrance were used to replenish the Food Bank’s baby food budget. | | Race to Erase 2008 - September 27
Funds raised benefited Goodwill Industries Essex Kent Lambton and its purchase of a new cube truck. With a more efficient way to transport donated goods, Goodwill Industries decreased their transportation costs, resulting in an increase in funds for its highly successful employment and training programs.
| | | | | | Race to Erase 2007 - September 15
Key stakeholders of the community, including the Inn of the Good Shepherd, the County of Lambton and Province of Ontario came together to create a long-term solution to Sarnia's homeless problem. All funds raised in 2007's Race to Erase went to transitional housing, which provides temporary shelter, while teaching the homeless key life skills to ensure that whey they find a home, they will be able to keep it. | Race to Erase 2006 - October 14 On October 14th, 2006 the first Race to Erase was held. Proceeds from the event went to the Inn of the Good Shepherd, which provides services to those who are in need of food and shelter. | | |
Race to Erase London – October 4, 2008
The event supported the London Food Bank’s installation of a food preparation room. The room consists of restaurant-grade sinks, counters, and a storage area to help break down bulk food items in a safe and efficient manner. |
