The PEI Union of Public Sector Employees, on behalf of the membership, has recently donated $15,000 to non-profit community organizations across Prince Edward Island through the UPSE Has a Heart campaign. Karen Jackson, President of UPSE, said, “the UPSE Has a Heart campaign is about supporting community organizations that make a real difference for Islanders across the province; organizations like Santa’s Angels, Joy Riders Therapeutic Riding Association, and the PEI Special Olympics, just to name a few.”
Jackson thanked UPSE members for making this possible, where a small portion of their union dues goes towards the campaign so the Union can give back to communities across the province. She believes that “Unions have a strong role to play in helping others and strengthening our communities.”
Through UPSE Has a Heart 2024 campaign the Union was able to assist twenty-four organizations with donations ranging from $250 to $2,000. “These organizations do amazing work, often volunteer work that includes many of our members. UPSE is proud to help these wonderful organizations that provide supports for Islanders,” said Jackson.
Please see the complete list of this year’s recipients (not all pictured):
Faithworks Centre
Fork in the Road
Air Cadets 60 Squad
PEI Air Cadet League of Canada – PEI Provincial Committee
Special Olympics
St. Peter’s Circle Club
Three Rivers seniors Group
Voluntary Resource Council
Westisle Power Lifting Team
PEI Citizens Advocacy
Hernewood Intermediate – Community Service-Learning Program
St. Vincent da Paul Food Bank
St. Peters & Area Community Cupboard
First Baptist ( Food Pantry )
The Village Summerside
CAT Action Team of Prince Edward Island
Joy Riders Therapeutic Riding Association
Santa’s Angels
Cornwall Knights of Columbus
Children’s Wish Foundation
Silver Threads Seniors Club
Friends of the Charlottetown Library
Victoria Quilts Prince County
Montague Christian Church