History of the Association of May Court Clubs of Canada
In 1898, Lady Aberdeen, wife of the Governor-General of Canada,
held a May Day Party on the grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. She spoke to over 100 privileged young women, urging them to use their resources to help those less fortunate than themselves.
From that beginning, the May Court Club was established. At present, there are member clubs now working in the following nine cities across Ontario:
Ottawa
London
Windsor
St. Catherines
Chatham
Oakville
Brockville
Kitchener-Waterloo
Barrie
Where your funds go
Monies raised at the resale shop as well as the various social and fundraising events throughout the year have been directed to children at:
A Book of My Own
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Downtown Mission – Windsor Youth Centre
Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative
Essex County Diversion Program/ Youth Diversion
Family Respite Services
Film Camp for Kids and Youth
Friends for Atkinson Park & Pool
Hiatus House
John McGivney Children’s Centre
Kind Minds
Kiwanis Club of Windsor – Sunshine Point Camp
Knit Witts
Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor/Essex
Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services
New Beginnings
Noah’s House Mental Health Foundation
Postpartum Support International – Climb Out of the Darkness Windsor
Sandwich Teen Action Group
Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre (WECYAC)
Windsor Essex Therapeutic Ride Association
Windsor Family Homes & Community Partnerships (“I Can” camp)
Windsor Residence for Young Men