Proceeds from the CRC charity golf tournament will support equine-assisted programs for children and adults with disabilities.

VAUGHAN, ON, Nov. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Carpenters' Regional Council (CRC) is proud to announce that it has raised $86,700.00 for Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre at its charity golf tournament this summer, thanks to the support of its signatory contractor partners.

As a union with deep ties to the communities where its members live and work, the CRC hosts an annual charity golf tournament to give back by supporting local charitable organizations. This year's tournament took place on August 26 at Cardinal Golf Club, where business owners and representatives from the union's contractor community played a day of golf and raised money to support Hope Haven, a non-profit organization that empowers individuals with disabilities or unique needs by building self-esteem, confidence, and lifelong skills through equestrian sports, recreation, and therapeutic programs.

"We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our signatory contractors who donated to our charity golf tournament." said Dan Sivertson, CRC Supervisor, "With every dollar raised going to Hope Haven, we are proud that our union can make a meaningful impact in empowering individuals in our community with disabilities. We thank everyone who played, sponsored, and donated."

"At Hope Haven, we see every day what becomes possible when someone is given the opportunity to discover what they can do, rather than be defined by what they cannot. This extraordinary $86,700 gift from the Carpenters' Regional Council and its contractor partners is an investment in those possibilities." said Robyn Allen, Executive Director, Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre. "It means more children and adults with disabilities can experience the confidence, independence and sense of belonging that grow through their connection with horses. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this possible."

About Hope Haven

Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre is a non-profit organization located on 142 scenic acres near the Beaver Valley, just two hours north of Toronto. Through equine-assisted programs, Hope Haven creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and diverse needs to build confidence, independence, meaningful connections and lifelong skills.

Serving approximately 400 participants annually, Hope Haven offers adaptive riding, therapeutic recreation, equine-assisted learning and horsemanship, and pathways to equestrian sport and competition.

At the heart of every program is the powerful relationship between horse and participant. A dedicated team of certified instructors, trained professionals, specially selected horses and volunteers provides individualized experiences that celebrate ability, encourage personal growth and help every participant discover their potential.

To learn more about Hope Haven or to donate, visit hopehavencentre.org.

About the Carpenters' Regional Council

The Carpenters' Regional Council (CRC or Carpenters' Union) is a regional body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), which represents over 35,000 skilled tradespeople across 11 Local Unions in Ontario and Manitoba. Since 1882, members of the Carpenters' Union have been at the forefront of building and maintaining energy projects, hospitals, schools, manufacturing facilities, mines, homes, and other critical infrastructure that our country and its people rely on.   

SOURCE Carpenters' Regional Council