The Cayuga Kinsmen have a long history of helping others and contributing to the development and well-being of their local community. This service organization has donated their Kinsmen Hall to The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk for the Annual Child and Youth Christmas Party at no cost for the past 11 years. Cayuga Kinsmen, Marc Smith stated the relationship began when, “It was brought to our attention that a girl in the community needed winter clothing. Through use of the Kinsmen ... Read More

Pictured Above: Sandra Garmon, Laidlaw Carriers   The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk want to thank the staff at Laidlaw Carriers for supporting children in care of the Society at Christmas. Laidlaw has been an important partner by helping the Society purchase gifts for children and youth at Christmas. Sandra Garmon from Laidlaw stated, “We began assisting 4 years ago. The money for the gifts is paid by the employees.” Ms. Garmon further reported that the organization has a history of helping others ... Read More

Pictured above from left to right: Betty Brady and Karen Campbell   The Children’s Aid Society is very thankful for the support of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Simcoe who purchased 50 gifts for our Child and Youth Christmas party. The event was held on November 29th at the Cayuga Kinsmen Hall. “This year was our 9th year,” reported Betty Brady of St. Peter’s Lutheran. The Church is among several organizations who have supported the Child and Youth Christmas Party for several years.  Other important partners who have ... Read More

Pictured above: Magician Owen Anderson pleases the crowd with audience paticipation    Last Sunday, November 29th, The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk held its Annual Child and Youth Christmas Party in Cayuga. In recent years, the party has been hosted by the Cayuga Kinsmen who provide the hall, drinks and food at no cost. Kinsmen, Marc Smith stated, “This is an important event for us because Christmas is really about kids, especially for those that don’t have families.” The Child and Youth Christmas Party has ... Read More

Pictured above: Brenda Hunt, Volunteer Coordinator (The Children's Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk) and Steve Sterczer (Lynn Valley Lions)   The Society extends its appreciation and thanks to the Lynn Valley Lions Club who have been supporting the Annual Child and Youth Christmas party by purchasing toys for children and youth in care. Lynn Valley is part of a small group of organizations that have been assisting the Society with the Child and Youth Christmas party for several years. Other regular contributors include Laidlaw ... Read More