Think Turkey launches Join Thanksgiving Student Fund
Post secondary students in Red Deer are now able to join their peers and colleagues across the country to apply for the ‘Join Thanksgiving Fund’ – a grant aiming to bring the joy of Canadian Thanksgiving to more post-secondary students.
Organizers say Thanksgiving weekend is typically a happy break where students return home for a turkey dinner with family and friends. But they note, for those far away from home, it can be a lonely long weekend. Officials say the Join Thanksgiving Fund was created to foster a greater sense of community on campuses across Canada and welcome more people to the Thanksgiving tradition.
From September 12-23, post-secondary student groups and faculty are invited to visit ThinkTurkey.ca/JoinThanksgiving to apply to receive one of eight $2,500 grants towards their on-campus celebrations.
“Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays because it’s just a big turkey dinner, where everyone is welcome to pull up a chair,” said Darren Ference, Chair, Turkey Farmers of Canada. “Through the Join Thanksgiving fund, we hope Thanksgiving can become a moment to bring more students together and spark new friendships over a delicious meal.”