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Foothills Academy Receives $1,500 Donation from Intact Insurance’s Better Communities Campaign.

Published: Sept. 25, 2024 3:08 p.m.

Calgary, Alberta - September 25, 2024 — Foothills Academy Society is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of Intact Insurance’s Better Communities program, receiving a generous donation of $1,500. This contribution will directly support Foothills’ mission to provide an exceptional learning environment for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.

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Foothills Academy Receives $1,500 Donation from Intact Insurance’s Better Communities Campaign.

Calgary, Alberta - September 25, 2024 — Foothills Academy Society is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of Intact Insurance’s Better Communities program, receiving a generous donation of $1,500. This contribution will directly support Foothills’ mission to provide an exceptional learning environment for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.

The Better Communities program, launched by Intact Insurance in 2018, offers brokers an accessible way to support registered charities that make a significant impact, particularly those focused on child poverty and youth success. Foothills Academy Society was nominated by Dirk Bruggencate, Branch Manager of BrokerLink, for its unwavering commitment to empowering students to Find Understanding, Build Confidence, and Maximize Potential.

On September 25, 2024, Foothills Academy welcomed Dirk Bruggencate and Destiny Timmerman, Business Development Manager of Intact Insurance Company, for a cheque presentation. The funds will be used to enhance the school’s programs and support students’ academic success. “Intact’s Better Communities grant funding initiative empowers our brokers to connect with local charitable causes, allowing us to foster stronger and more resilient communities.” Destiny Timmerman shares.

“We are truly grateful for this donation,” said Simon Williams, Executive Co-Director of Foothills Academy. “Partnerships like these allow us to continue offering the best possible support to our students, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.”

"Through the support of the Better Communities Program, and with special thanks to Intact Insurance, BrokerLink is proud to donate to Foothills Academy Society,” shared Dirk Bruggencate, Branch Manager of BrokerLink. “This organization aligns with our purpose, values, and commitment to investing in the communities where we live and serve.”

The cheque presentation included (from left to right) Simon Williams, Executive Co-Director of Foothills Academy Society; Dirk Bruggencate, Branch Manager of BrokerLink; Karen MacMillan, Executive Co-Director of Foothills Academy Society; and Destiny Timmerman, Business Development Manager of Intact Insurance Company.

For more information about Foothills Academy and how to support its mission, visit www.foothillsacademy.org.

Media Contact for Foothills Academy Society:
Alexandra Watson
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Foothills Academy Society
awatson@foothillsacademy.org
403.270.9400

About Foothills Academy:
Foothills Academy Society is a non-profit organization that has been providing high-quality education through wraparound services to individuals with Learning Disabilities since 1979. 

About Intact Insurance’s Better Communities Campaign:
Launched in 2018, the Better Communities program allows insurance brokers to apply for donations to registered charities that align with Intact Insurance’s mission to promote child poverty alleviation and youth success.