On Wednesday, June 5, 100% of proceeds from every coffee purchased at
participating Tim Hortons Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada will help
kids from disadvantaged circumstances change their stories for the better
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On June 5, your coffee purchase can help make a difference in the lives
of youth from disadvantaged circumstances across the country. On Tim
Hortons Camp Day, restaurant owners of participating restaurants
donate 100% of proceeds from every brewed coffee purchased in North
America to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. A leader in youth development
programming, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps support youth from low income
homes between the ages of 12 to 16 – an important developmental time
that helps shape who they will become as adults. Through a multi-year,
camp-based program, youth learn skills like leadership, resilience and
responsibility which empower them to believe in their own potential and
change their stories for the better.
With seven
camps in North America that run Summer and year-round School
Programs, youth are supported to thrive when they return home, to excel
in post-secondary education, to succeed at work and to contribute
positively to their communities. Entirely supported by restaurant
owners, guests, and sponsors, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps invest in
youth in every community Tim Hortons serves.
Supporting Tim Hortons Foundation Camps
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Through June 5, guests can donate $2 to receive a limited-edition red,
blue, green or orange Camp Day bracelet, while supplies last -
On June 5, 100% of proceeds from every brewed coffee purchased in the
U.S. and Canada is donated -
Guests can round up their order total to the nearest dollar at
participating Tim Hortons locations -
Guests can make a one-time or recurring donation online any time
simply by going to https://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/childrens-foundation/donate-now.php
Quotes
“Camp was the constant variable in our lives that showed up and
continued to say ‘you can!’ I would not be where I am today without the
support of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.”
– Shelagh Cole, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps Alumni
“Camp Day is as much a part of Tim Hortons as our Double Double is. In
2018, our guests helped us donate more than $13.1 million on Camp Day
and this year I hope we can exceed this to help even more youth change
their stories.”
– Alex Macedo, President, Tim Hortons
“Over the last 45 years we have helped give 275,000 youth a chance to
change their future – but we can’t do this alone. It’s the generosity of
Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners, guests and supporters year-round – but
most importantly on Camp Day – that allow us to continue to provide more
kids with lifelong benefits of this very specialized Tim Hortons camp
experience.”
– Dave Newnham, President & Executive Director, Tim Hortons
Foundation Camps
Facts
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The Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, co-founder of Tim
Hortons, in honor of Tim Horton’s love for children and his desire to
help those less fortunate. -
Attending Tim Hortons Foundation Camps comes at absolutely
no cost to youth or their families. -
One in five youth grow up in poverty and when they grow up in
disadvantaged circumstances the chances of the cycle of poverty
repeating increases and their ability to develop necessary skills to
become successful adults decreases* -
Youth from low-income homes face additional obstacles when it comes to
academic performance, relationship building and physical and emotional
well-being* -
Youth from low-income homes are more likely to experience a wide
variety of illnesses, hospital stays, accidents, mental health
problems, lower school achievement and early drop-out, family violence
and child abuse*
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About Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps
Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is a non-profit charitable
organization founded in 1974 helping kids to change their stories for
the better through multi-year, camp-based programs that empower youth
from disadvantaged circumstances to believe in their own potential. The
Foundation’s funding comes from Tim Hortons Camp Day, fundraising
activities, special events, and year-round public donations collected
through counter and drive-thru coin boxes, as well as other donations.
More than 275,000 kids have attended a Foundation camp at no cost to
them or their families. For more information about Tim Hortons®
Foundation Camps, please visit timhortons.com/foundation.
About Tim Hortons®
Tim Hortons® is one of North America’s largest restaurant chains
operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location
in Canada in 1964, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of guest tastes,
with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks
(including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and
fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic
sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. Tim
Hortons has more than 4,800 system wide restaurants located
in Canada, the United States and around the world. More information
about the company is available at www.timhortons.com.
*https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016012/98-200-x2016012-eng.cfm
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