Support Us
IT'S OFFICIAL - WE HAVE SURPASSED $5 MILLION RAISED IN NIAGARA, FOR NIAGARA!
The Wise Guys Charity Fund began with a simple goal in mind: to improve the quality of life in the Niagara Region. We started out raising funds for the YMCA, but just couldn’t stop there. We realized that there were so many other organizations and individuals in Niagara who needed our support. Why not do as much good as possible? So, we changed our strategy. We started raising funds for as many worthy causes as we could, especially the ones that don’t get the kind of publicity they deserve.
We thought we were just helping out; we didn’t realize we were creating a legacy.
Over the years, we started providing financial assistance to as many organizations as possible. This led us on some incredible adventures, and allowed us to support some inspiring projects along the way. We’ve helped women’s shelters, mentorship programs, advocacy centres, and more fight for the causes they care so much about. We’ve received tremendous support from the community along the way, which is the most rewarding part – watching community form and care for its members.
Now, the Wise Guys Charity Fund has grown into a widely-recognized charity in the Niagara Region. We can’t give full credit to one specific individual, but we can be grateful for the efforts of the collective. Together, we accomplish so much more than we ever could alone. Together, we’ve created a new way to care for our home.
We believe in supporting Niagara with every resource we can spare. We believe in finding new resources when we don’t have any to spare. Are you ready to pitch in?
Upcoming Events
Testimonials
Niagara Region Public Health has been the beneficiary of the generosity of the Wise Guys Charity’s dedicated, caring volunteers and business partners regarding development of the Health Bus initiative. In particular Chuck Smith’s vision and energy were instrumental in providing support and encouragement for the initiation of outreach public health care service to vulnerable, marginalized individuals in Niagara. The Health Bus initiative has also enabled Niagara Region Public Health to maintain current and build new partnerships with numerous community organizations that serve this priority population. The Health Bus is but one example of how the Wise Guys Charity has responded to the needs of disadvantaged residents of the Niagara community. A number of Health Bus clients have cited how services provided on the bus assisted and supported them to make decisions toward a healthy lifestyle. NRPH wishes continued success for the Wise Guys Charity in pursuit of this benevolent mission.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation funds life-saving research, health education and advocates for social change. To do this the charity coordinates 10 fundraising programs such as The Heart & Stroke Big Bike (a 29 seat bike companies as it visits each community in Niagara), Pedal 100 a long-distance cycling event, Jump Rope for Heart and other events. In the mid-90’s the Wise Guys generously provided the Foundation with a new Van! This vehicle acted as a much needed resource to haul various event day supplies, it was driven in front of the Big Bike to ensure the safety of event participants. The Niagara Heart and Stroke Foundation gratefully acknowledges this generous contribution to the Foundation and it made a difference for our participants
Community Care St. Catharines & Thorold acknowledges with gratitude the tremendous commitment of the Wise Guys enriching the lives of many in Niagara for 20 years. Community Care is extremely proud of our ongoing partnership with the Wise Guys and recognizes their efforts in making our community a better place in which to live. Thanks to all the “Wise Guys!