Chapman’s ice cream donates funds to youth organization

The company pledges $125K over five years to keep the Hanley Institute running.

Canadian ice cream maker Chapman’s has announced its support for The Hanley Institute, a charitable organization supporting youth in Grey County.

Chapman’s announced it’s giving $125,000, broken up into $25,000 donations each year, providing a five-year commitment.

The Hanley Institute, located in Flesherton, offers engaging and unique programs to young people aged 12 and up. These include after-school programs, camps and workshops designed to foster life skills through connection, education, compassion and empowerment.

The organization also gives one-on-one sessions on topics like anxiety, self-esteem, anger management and addiction.

The youth who attend the programs and sessions also give back to the community through initiatives like making and delivering gifts to local nursing homes or making mats for people experiencing homelessness.

“As a company we always try to support our community where it matters the most and we are proud to be able to support The Hanley Institute,” said Ashley Chapman, COO of Chapman’s. “Teenage years are often defining in people’s lives. The guidance and support that the Institute offers to our youth is essential for many, and there are no other programs in the area that provide such support.”

The money provided by Chapman’s will cover costs like operational expenses including hydro and necessary building repairs.

“There are many increasing challenges faced by non-profit organizations in today’s environment. As the number of non-profits continues to rise, more groups are competing for the same pool of government funding. While community members remain generous, their capacity to donate and support multiple organizations is being stretched thinner each year,” said Jenny Hanley, the founder of The Hanley Institute. “We deeply appreciate Chapman’s support that will allow us to keep going and so what we love.”

The Hanley Institute, founded in 2019, is a registered charity that relies on donors to keep running.

Chapman’s Ice Cream is a Canadian family-owned and operated ice cream maker located in Markdale and established in 1973.