From May 26 – 30, Hydro held its annual Acts of Kindness Week, an opportunity for employees across the province to take time and give back to organizations in the communities where they live and work. This year, volunteers supported a wide range of charities and community groups throughout the province.

Whether it was organizing collections of clothing, personal items and pet supplies, hosting Bingo for seniors, preparing meals and snacks for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House, helping an elementary school get their outdoor garden and classroom ready, or dozens of other volunteer activities, Hydro employees were there to lend a helpful hand and provide the energy communities count on.

One of the highlights of Acts of Kindness Week was the 5th annual Energy Breakfast in support of Kids Eat Smart Foundation. In the weeks leading up to Acts of Kindness Week, employees donated healthy food items, or made monetary donations, for the Kids Eat Smart breakfast programs. Volunteers in 15 offices throughout the province organized collections, coordinated with local schools and Kids Eat Smart representatives and ultimately brought the food donations to schools in their community during Acts of Kindness Week.

The Energy Breakfast is Hydro’s largest donation drive each year, with employees from Labrador West to St. John’s, and many points in between, participating. As part of this year’s event, Hydro and its employees were proud to provide more than $58,000 for school breakfast programs in 275 schools throughout the province.