NEWS RELEASE
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK
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2020 Magna Hoedown charity applications are now open!
The Hoedown is a unique event that supports 20 charitable recipients and over 100,000 York Region residents each year.
In its 30-plus-year history, the event has raised over $13 million. Equally as important as the funds it raises is the Hoedown’s community engagement impact.
The event is inclusive with a Student Hoedown for York Region students with disabilities. It supports the arts through its Hoedown Showdown and it promotes environmental sustainability through its zero-waste initiatives.
On top of this, the Hoedown is run almost entirely through the efforts of close to 800 volunteers, many of whom are Magna employees who roll up their sleeves to make it all happen.
The 32nd annual Hoedown takes place Sept. 18 and 19, 2020. This year, 20 York Region charities, non-profits, and community groups will be selected as recipients of the Hoedown proceeds.
Applications will be open until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020.
“The Hoedown is proud to provide critically needed funds to so many wonderful organizations in our communities,” says Erin Cerenzia, manager of Neighbourhood Network and chair of the Magna Hoedown.
“It’s also an incredible opportunity for smaller, grassroots organizations to collaborate together and receive funding. In fact, over the years we’ve had several groups tell us that without the Hoedown, they wouldn’t be able to keep their doors open. We are committed to supporting the community with this important event,” she added.
To access the charity application and for more information, visit here.
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