Partner With the CRDC
We couldn’t do it without our amazing community!
Partnering with our local businesses, we can continue our mission of helping those in need by keeping our programs running.
Be a Beacon of Hope: Partner with the Crystal Ridge Dream Center
Dear Community Member,
At the Crystal Ridge Dream Center, our mission is to uplift our community by addressing food insecurity, providing essential services, and fostering connections that transform lives. From January 2024 to March 2025, we have proudly served over 23,454 meals through our various programs, and we invite you to join us in making an even greater impact.
Our Programs:
- Community Kitchen Program: Offers nutritious meals in a welcoming environment, ensuring everyone has access to healthy, home-cooked food.
- Drop-In Meal Program: Provides immediate assistance to those in need, offering hot meals and a supportive space.
- Youth Impact Program: Engages and empowers youth through mentorship and educational activities, helping them build a brighter future.
- Adopt-a-Block: An outreach program designed to provide consistent support and service to our community.
- School of Music and Performing Arts Program: Offers music education and enrichment opportunities to inspire creativity and build confidence among those who attend.
How You Can Help:
- Sponsor a Program: Provide financial support to sustain our vital programs and services.
- In-Kind Donations: Contribute goods or services that can support our operational needs or program activities.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Join us as a volunteer to directly impact lives and foster community spirit.
- Spread the Word: Share our mission with your friends, family, and network to help us reach more people in need.
Why Partner with Us?
- Make a Tangible Difference: Your support will directly impact our ability to provide essential nourishment, education, and community services to those in need
- Join a Community of Changemakers:
Be part of a compassionate group of individuals and organizations, including the Weitner Family Foundation, William Hein Foundation, Turkstra Lumber Fund/Hamilton Community Foundation, United Way Niagara, Rona Fort Erie, Marz Homes, Canadian Niagara Power, Car Connection Business Network and Brodies Drug Store, who are already making a difference with us.
- Enjoy Potential Tax Benefits: As a nonprofit charitable organization, we can provide donation receipts for monetary contributions, potentially offering tax benefits for your support.
Join us in this rewarding journey to make a meaningful impact in our community. Together, we can continue to serve meals and smiles, nurture young talent, and build a cleaner, more connected community.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference. We look forward to partnering with you to create a brighter future for our community.
Warm regards,
Gina Middagh
CoFounder/ Operations Manager
Crystal Ridge Dream Center