Norfolk County employees raise $34,903 for local charities through “3D Fridays”

Norfolk County employees contributed $34,903 to local charities in 2025 through the Dress Down Days initiative, also known as 3D Fridays.  

The program provides staff with the option to donate $2 each week in exchange for dressing casually on Fridays. Donations are collected and distributed monthly to selected organizations. 

Charities supported in 2025 included: 

• January: Community Access Living  
• February: Canadian Mental Health Association
• March: Lynn Valley Trail Association
• April: H-N Community Senior Support Services
• May: Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice
• June: Purrfect Companions of Norfolk
• July: Achieve Mental Health Wellness and Recovery Centre  
• August: Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services  
• September: Woodland Cultural Centre  
• October: KidSport Canada  
• November: Simcoe Caring Cupboard Food Bank
• December: Haldimand Norfolk Literacy Council  

The Norfolk County Employee Social Committee oversees the selection of recipient charities each year, drawing on staff recommendations. Monthly donations are combined and presented as a single contribution to support a range of local initiatives. 

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