Kids can get up close to trucks that keep Sault moving

Habitat for Humanity is launching a new fundraiser and you're invited.

Touch-a-Truck is set to take place on June 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Marconi Cultural Event Centre, with a limited-noise sensory friendly hour from 10 to 11 a.m.

This hands-on event will allow children of all ages to get up close and personal with the trucks that keep our city moving. Children will have the opportunity to sit in, interact with, and learn about the vehicles from the drivers themselves. For some extra fun, kids are encouraged to dress like the drivers of their favourite trucks!

Event entry is free, but donations upon entry are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will support Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership Program and help local families build brighter futures. Habitat will also be kicking off a three-month 50/50 raffle in June, with tickets available for purchase at Touch-a-Truck.

For more information, see the full release below. 

Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area will be kicking off the summer on Saturday, June 11 at the Marconi Cultural Event Centre with an exciting new fundraiser: Touch-a-Truck!

In partnership with Habitat, this event is presented by PUC Services Inc., SalDan Construction Group, Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, and media sponsors 99.5 Yes FM and Oldies 93! Additional sponsors include McDougall Energy Inc. and Regent Property Group.

Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with a limited-noise sensory friendly hour from 10 to 11 a.m.), this will be a fun, hands-on event that will allow children of all ages to get up close and personal with the trucks that keep our city moving! Children will have the opportunity to sit in, interact with, and learn about the vehicles from the drivers themselves. For some extra fun, kids are encouraged to dress like the drivers of their favourite trucks!

Truck registrants currently include Toromont CAT, Laird Towing & Recovery, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Transit, Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie Public Works, Possamai Construction, First Student, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services, The District of Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services, Canada Post, Avery Construction Ltd., and Garden River Detachment of Anishinabek Police Service. There will also be face painting, vendors, and, thanks to Princesses Are Us, Chase from Paw Patrol!

Event entry is free, but donations upon entry are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will support Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership Program and help local families build brighter futures. Habitat will also be kicking off a three-month 50/50 raffle in June, with tickets available for purchase at Touch-a-Truck.

The Marconi Cultural Event Centre will be selling a variety of delicious food options outside, including pizza, BBQ, drinks, and snacks. Attendees are welcome to purchase desserts and other goodies from vendors such as BeaverTails Sault Ste. Marie, Hogan’s Homestead, Roolz Cotton Candy, Fallen Leaves Maple Products, Xcite Entertainment Solutions, and Brilliant Little Reads!

“PUC Services Inc. is proud to team up with Habitat for Humanity and sponsor the Touch-a-Truck event” said Jairus Patterson, Communications Coordinator, PUC Services. “From providing affordable homeownership to people who might otherwise not be able to own their own home to hosting fundraisers that focus on inclusiveness, Habitat for Humanity is an essential organization in our community, and we are honoured to support them. We hope to see everyone at the event.”

“SalDan is proud to support Habitat’s newest interactive fundraiser, Touch-a-Truck! This event will allow children to learn about not only construction and trades vehicles, but first responders as well! We believe that opportunities like these are what shape our community and encourage youth to have fun, explore, and discover interests!” states Holly Tennant, Communications Coordinator and Customer Relations Representative, SalDan Construction Group.

“We are more than happy to support such a worthwhile event in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.  What a special and engaging opportunity for children and their families to come together, explore and interact with experts in their field.  We offer immense gratitude to Habitat for Humanity for providing this innovative opportunity for families,” said Danny Viotto, HSCDSB Director of Education.

You can learn more about Touch-a-Truck by visiting https://habitatsault.ca/touchatruck/  or the event page at https://fb.me/e/1lx7BF6Wd!