Nova Scotia Burn Treatment Society
Firefighter Alex Harrison presents Amherst Firefighter and Chair of the Nova Scotia Burn Treatment Society Tim Betts with a contribution cheque on behalf of the Amherst Firefighters Association. Thank you Tim for your work with the society and thank you NS burn treatment for your great work since 1982!
After The School Bell Food Program
Firefighters Alex Harrison and Tim Cook present a contribution cheque to Doris Walton of the After The School Bell Food Program. Did you know you that the After The School Bell Food Program supports 170 students in 10 schools throughout Cumberland County? This program is completely run by Senior Volunteers in our Community we thank you for supporting our youth!
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Firefighters Tim Cook and Alex Harrison present a cheque to Shelley McWilliams of the Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Did you know that the AFFA has been supporting MD Canada for almost 60 years? Thank you MD Canada for all you do, we are happy to be able to support!
Amherst U11 AA Hockey
Firefighters Alex Harrison and Sharon White present a cheque to the 2023/2024 Amherst U11AA hockey team!
Bridge Adult Service Centre
Firefighter Tim Cook is pleased to present a sponsorship cheque to Joanne of the Bridge Adult Service Centre. These funds will go towards various programs and projects they have in the works.
Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter
Captain Vern Megeney & Firefighter Jordan Cole are pleased to present a sponsorship cheque to Robynn & Karen of the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter. These funds will go towards their current campaign to build a new animal shelter.
Oxford Boxing Club
Firefighter Tim Cook is proud to present a sponsorship cheque to his son, Charles “Aiden” of the Oxford Boxing Club.
Cumberland Allstars Cheerleading Club
Firefighter Jordan Cole presents a sponsorship cheque to Megan Everill of the Cumberland Allstars Cheerleading Club. Cumberland Allstars Cheerleading Club is a nonprofit cheer club that offers dance, tumbling and cheer programs for ages 2+.
Amherst 50+ Club
Captain Vern Megeney presents an AED Defibrillator to Merrill Murray, President of the Amherst 50+ Club. The Amherst 50+ Club consists of roughly 250 members.
Amherst Branch, Navy League
Firefighter Jordan Cole is pleased to present a cheque to Darrell Jones, President and Lt(N) Stephen Rayworth, Commanding Officer of the Amherst Branch, Navy League of Canada. These funds will help with end-of-year fun activities for the cadets before they go on summer break.
1st Amherst Multi Guiding Unit
Firefighters Corey Benjamin and Tim Cook present a cheque to the 1st Amherst Multi Guiding Unit. These funds will go towards upcoming trips and adventures!
Maggie's Place
Firefighter Jordan Cole presents a cheque to Sheri MacDonald of Maggie’s Place in Amherst. These funds will help supply backpacks filled with school supplies to children around Cumberland County at no cost to the parents or guardians.
Truemanville Fire Department
Firefighter Jordan Cole presents a memorial donation to Truemanville Fire Chief Lyman Bacon in memory of firefighter Stephen Fage that passed away suddenly on February 9, 2023. Stephen was a longtime member of the Truemanville Fire Department and has assisted us over the years on countless mutual aid calls in Amherst and the surrounding area. He will be greatly missed.
Amherst Little League Baseball
Firefighter Tim Cook & Firefighter Jordan Cole presents a cheque to Amherst Little League Baseball! Donations like this enables Amherst Little League to proudly provide boys and girls aged 5-12 years with the sport of baseball at no cost!
Amherst Preschool
Firefighter Tim Cook & Firefighter Jordan Cole presents a cheque to the Amherst Preschool. This donation will help the teachers & kids with ongoing activities and like the kids would say “more snacks”.
ARHS & EB Chandler Band & Choir Parents Association
Firefighter Tim Cook presents a cheque to Stephanie Mizuik of the ARHS & EB Chandler Band & Choir Parents Association. This donation will help support students with ongoing events and music trips!
Cumberland Kraken Hockey
Firefighter Bryce Melvin presents a cheque to Cumberland Kraken Hockey. 2023 is the first year for this U-11 hockey team and we are happy to support them with their startup!
Royal Canadian Legion
AFFA President, Alex Harrison and Director, Jordan Cole, were happy to present a cheque to Justin McKay, Sgt.-At-Arms of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, Amherst. These funds will go towards the construction of the new memorial for downtown Amherst in memory of the 158 Canadians killed in the Afghanistan War on Terror.
After The School Bell Food Program
The Amherst Firefighters Association and the FireFit Committee were proud to present a donation to After The School Bell Food Program.
We would like to thank the volunteers of this organization for all of their dedication and hard work. This donation will help them to continue supplying food bags to 7 different schools and 98 children each week in Cumberland County.
Bright Beginnings Child Day Care Centre
AFFA Director & PR Committee Chair, Jordan Cole is pleased to present a cheque to Chris Goodwin (Chair of Board of Directors) & Patsy Bennett (Executive Director) of Bright Beginnings Child Day Care Centre, Amherst.
ARHS Athletics
AFFA President, Alex Harrison and AFFA Director & PR Committee Chair, Jordan Cole are pleased to present a cheque to ARHS Athletics.
Cumberland County Minor Hockey Association
AFFA Director & PR Committee Chair, Jordan Cole and PR Committee member, Tim Cook, is pleased to present a cheque to Jason Rhinas of the Cumberland County Minor Hockey Association!
Amherst Food Assistance Network
Firefighter Richard Hubley presents a cheque to Charlotte Ross of the Amherst Food Assistance Network. The Amherst Firefighters Association appreciates all of the hard work and dedication The Food Assistance Network provides to our community.