Community Friend
- Supports day programs
- Helps purchase supplies
Champion
- Supports employment training
- Funds social enterprises
Partner
- Major program support
- Enterprise development
Golf Scramble Team
- Annual fundraiser entry
- Supports Foundation
Hole Sponsor
- On-course signage
- Program recognition
Title Sponsor
- Premier event recognition
- Foundation partnership
In the words of Executive Director, Bob Bennett, “Donors make the difference between doing really cool things or simply managing to get by and provide a service.”
Like everything related to Summer Street, donors and donations come in many forms.
Since 1994 the Golf Scramble has been our major annual fundraiser. To-date the one day event has raised over three million dollars!
In 2017, New Glasgow’s, Matheson family made a substantial in-memoriam gift when they donated their parent’s family home.
Bill O’Farrell wanted to make sure the happiness he witnessed at Summer Street continued. So, when he began to think about his legacy he donated bank stock that saw significant gain when transferred.
Golf pledges, homes, vehicles, legacy gifts, guitars, gently-worn clothing and monetary donations of all sizes add up to exceptional facilities and programs. More importantly, they help create opportunity for people with intellectual disability. They help open minds and create change.
We also owe gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who have donated their time, skills and expertise for over 50 years.
Click this link to learn more about how you can support Summer Street. You can also call Bob Bennett, Executive Director at 902-759-6693.
Many ways to make a difference
Summer Street thrives because Pictou County shows up—for participants, programs, and social enterprises. Whether you give time, resources, or advocacy, your support creates real opportunity.
Donate
Monetary gifts help sustain programs, equipment, and capital projects. The Summer Street Foundation issues tax receipts for eligible donations and stewards funds with board oversight.
Volunteer
Volunteers assist with events, programs, governance committees, and daily activities. Share your skills and we will help find a meaningful match.
Partner
Employers, service clubs, and local businesses partner with us through employment placements, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions that strengthen inclusion across the community.
Golf Scramble
The annual Summer Street Scramble is a flagship fundraiser. Sponsor a golfer, enter a team, or volunteer on tournament day to be part of this celebrated tradition.