Friday, August 16, 2019 Building Communities Winner! Locals Local 304 Newsletters Twice per year, CLAC awards donations of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,500 to local causes nominated by members. All causes and amounts are selected at random from qualified nominations. The Brampton Buddhist Mission Centre, nominated by Thushari Punchihewa, a Local 304 member employed by Holland Christian Homes Inc., received a $1,500 donation from CLAC. “The Brampton Buddhist Mission Centre is raising money to support the Canadapura Children’s Village, located in the district of Hambantota in Sri Lanka,” says Thushari. “Canadapura Children’s Village is a home to 35 children whose parents were unable able to care for them, or who were killed in the 2004 tsunami. Work is currently underway to finish construction on a two-storey dormitory.” Rev. Pannasara, Michael Glockner (CLAC representative), Thushari Punchihewa Previous Next You might be interested in From Shovels in the Ground to Completion – What It's Like Working on a Large Industrial Site 10 Sep 2026 The Calm Before the Cold 10 Sep 2026 The Call to Care 9 Sep 2026 Strong Momentum, Ongoing Advocacy 8 Sep 2026