2010-12-31 - Charity Focus

PASSIONATE ON
HELPING PEOPLE
SUCCEED
Judy Reid retired in 1998 after 30 years of teaching. But she
never stopped finding ways to fulfill her passion for helping
children and people with special needs succeed. Shortly after
her first retirement, Judy became the Manager of Labour Force
Development at the Business Education Council of Niagara,
overseeing project work that relates to the Early Years Niagara
and the Niagara Prosperity Initiatives Advisory Council.
Judy’s strong commitment to developmental services has also
grown throughout the years, serving as director and president of
Niagara Support Services and director of Niagara Training and
Employment Agency. Her leadership with Adolescent’s Family
and Support Services Niagara, serving teen moms, was evident
through her years as board director and chair.
Judy’s commitment to the community will now continue in
perpetuity with the creation of the Secord Reid Family Fund. Her
monthly donation to setup this legacy forms part of the Ontario
Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund.
The fund supports recreational projects helping children and
youth succeed. As an avid basketball player in her youth, she
understands the importance that recreation plays in building
strong, happy and resilient children. k
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