Husky supports FTP's prevention programs

Husky's Carine Strong (left) presented a cheque for $5,000 to Sue Buckle of Family Transition Place.

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. renewed its commitment to Family Transition Place's (FTP) violence prevention initiatives with a $5,000 donation, presented by Carine Strong, Husky's director of customer relations.

"Husky's donation will help youth develop skills to resolve conflicts peacefully, question violent and stereotypical media messages and ultimately develop relationships based on mutual respect," said Sue Buckle, FTP's manager of marketing, communications and resource development.

Last year more than 5,300 Caledon and Dufferin youth took part in the six programs that FTP delivers to Grade 5 to 12 students in area schools.

Family Transition Place is working to raise respect and eliminate violence in the community by providing counselling and shelter to abused women and their children and delivering skill-building violence prevention education to youth, women and men. Last year more than 9,500 people used the services of FTP.