Combined contributions of nearly $10,000 support new projector and screen at community gathering place
The Teulon Agricultural Society is one step closer to enhancing one of the community’s most important gathering spaces. This is thanks to the combined support of Peace Hills Insurance and ONE Insurance.
Through its Hometown Turnaround Campaign, Peace Hills Insurance contributed $5,000 toward the Teulon Agricultural Society’s projector and screen project at Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre. To help complete the fundraising effort, ONE Insurance provided an additional $4,848.35 through its Because We Care community giving initiative. Bringing the project to its fundraising goal.
The new projector and screen will create new opportunities for community engagement at Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre. It will allow the venue to host presentations, educational events, video screenings, community meetings, celebrations, and more.
As one of Teulon’s most cherished gathering spaces, Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre serves as a hub for weddings, graduations, social events, trade shows, agricultural programming, and community celebrations throughout the year.
“Community spaces like Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre play an important role in bringing people together,” said Joyce Cassie, Business Development Advisor with Peace Hills Insurance. “Through the Hometown Turnaround Campaign, we’re proud to support projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work. Seeing this project reach the finish line through collaboration with ONE Insurance makes the impact even more meaningful.”
The Teulon Agricultural Society has been working to enhance the hall’s capabilities and ensure it remains a vibrant venue for future generations. The addition of modern audiovisual equipment will improve the experience for attendees and organizers alike, making the facility more versatile and accessible for a wide range of events.
At ONE Insurance, supporting local communities is at the heart of the organization’s purpose. Through the Because We Care initiative, the company helps fund projects, programs, and organizations that make a lasting difference across Manitoba.
“When we learned the Teulon Agricultural Society was close to achieving its goal, we wanted to help get them across the finish line,” said Rey Girardin, Iterim CEO of ONE Insurance. “The hall plays such an important role in the community, and we’re proud to partner with Peace Hills Insurance to help ensure this space can continue serving residents for years to come.”
The collaborative effort highlights the power of community partnerships and the impact organizations can make when they work together toward a common goal.
ONE Insurance extends its congratulations to the Teulon Agricultural Society and thanks Peace Hills Insurance for the opportunity to be part of a project that will benefit the community for years to come.
