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Local businessmen s.t.e.p. up and lend a helping hand
Thursday, August 13, 2009, Ottawa – The project s.t.e.p. campaign has received a generous boost from local businessman and philanthropist, Anand Aggarwal, who donated $50,000 for the campaign supporting the development of residential youth treatment centres in Ottawa, and enhanced school-based education and prevention programs.
Mr. Aggarwal, a real estate investor, is a TiE Ottawa charter member and a member of the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation board of directors. He is a founding member of Dhadkan, a charity organization formed to raise the awareness of heart disease and raise funds for the Ottawa Heart Institute.
project s.t.e.p., a community-based initiative led by United Way Ottawa, also wishes to thank Mr. Kris Singal, Founder, President and CEO of the Richcraft Group of Companies, who also recently made a generous contribution to the campaign.
About project s.t.e.p.
project s.t.e.p. is our community’s response to addressing the need for residential substance abuse treatment, education and prevention for young people between the ages of 13 and 17. With the support of community partners, local champions and leaders, this campaign will raise the funds needed to support the development of a comprehensive substance abuse education and prevention program in our high schools and provide specialized treatment and counselling in a 24-hour residential setting. s.t.e.p. stands for support • treatment • education • prevention •
For more information and interview opportunities, please contact:
Kate Headley, United Way Ottawa
Phone: 613-683-3823 or Cell: 613-294-8128
E-mail: kheadley@unitedwayottawa.ca
