Taseko Mines Ltd supports KidCare Early Learning Centre

Taseko Mines Limited made a very generous donation to one of the Lake City’s newest Daycare facility.

Ainsley Wooding, Manager of Corporate Affairs for the mine said a few months ago the Women’s Contact Society approached Taseko as they needed some funding to complete their second location at the KidCare Early Learning Centre.

“They needed some funding to help get it ready to welcome children and we were proud to support them with a $50,000 donation.”

Executive Director of the Women’s Contact Society Irene Willsie, stated on Taseko Mines Facebook post “This generous donation allowed us to expand and open our second facility, purchase furniture and resources for it, train new staff, and most importantly reduce wait lists. It’s a meaningful contribution that has benefited children and families across our community.”

“It’s now a beautiful place that’s a nurturing and welcoming environment for these children, it’s a wonderful place to send your children to,” Wooding noted.

Sean Magee, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Taseko said they’re proud to support the Women’s Contact Society and KidCare and their initiative to expand services and create a positive environment for children to grow and thrive.

Wooding echoed that statement.

“We really believe in supporting initiatives that help the community and the people and the families that make up those communities. The Women’s Contact Society and KidCare Early Learning Centre really does that. It’s really important to Taseko as an employer, it obviously helps with employee well being knowing that their children are at a safe and comforting environment.”

Wooding added having a place for parents to leave their children and being able to go to work knowing that their children are being supported and nurtured is really something that aligns with our values.

KidCare Early Learning Centre is located on the former dormitory site at Lake City Secondary Columneetza Campus.