Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor-Essex has received a boost from a local McDonalds.
On Thursday the Dougall Ave. McDonalds donated over $20,000 to the foundation to help support its camp program.
The funds come from a portion of McHappy Day proceeds raised by the Dougall franchise.
The camp program is free and runs three days a week serving approximately 40 children.
Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor-Essex Beckey Parent says the money will go a long way to help the children.
"It feels amazing," says Parent. "We really feel so lucky. They have been very supportive over the years and of course having community partners like McDonalds is wonderful. We can not do the work we do without them."
Owner of the McDonalds on Dougall Ave. Jason Trussell says Big Brothers Big Sisters has had a large impact on his life.
"I became a big brother when I turned 18 and I am still matched with my little brother today," says Trussell. You know it was really nice to give back to someone who really needed a role model in their life and it was very rewarding."
The money raised for the camp program will be used to provide children with a healthy snack, lunch, onsite and offsite activities as well as transportation to and from camp.