JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE FOUNDATION
John Abbott College Students Helping Students Raise Record Amount

Representatives of the John Abbott College Foundation are so excited to share that the annual Loonie Line raised $52,980 for the College Student Assistance Fund. This fund exists to help John Abbott students in financial difficulty.

On March 19, students, staff & faculty, alumni and the general public took to the Line and placed loonies along double-sided tape that spanned the main hallway (213 m/700 ft) of the College.

This year was extra special as Beacon Holdings Inc. matched donations up to $15,000!

"Forty percent of students in Québec experience some level of food insecurity. From our experience at John Abbott, we know that this semester alone, 30 students depend on the Student Assistance Fund to stay in school and eat regularly. We're so proud to support any student in need through the various fundraising events we hold throughout the academic year."

Debbie Cribb, Coordinator of Communication Services John Abbott College and John Abbott College Foundation

Launched in 2003 by John Abbott College employees, the purpose of the Loonie Line is to help students in dire straights financially. Since its inception, and including this years' result, this event alone has raised over $431,500, 100% of which goes to the JAC Student Assistance Fund.

The Student Assistance Fund was created to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to complete their studies and achieve their goals. While some can afford registration fees, books, food, transportation, rent and heating bills, many struggle with these basic living expenses.