The union representing municipal workers across Simcoe County has donated more than $14,000 to local charities.

CUPE Local 2380 presented cheques to six local charities Monday evening.

Each sub-local chose a charity that was valuable to their community.

The charities received a donation in the amount of $2,380.

• City of Barrie donated to Hospice Simcoe;
• Barrie Public Library donated to The Women & Children’s Shelter;
• Township of Oro-Medonte donated to COPE Service Dogs;
• Town of Innisfil donated to the Innisfil Snowdogs;
• Town of Penetanguishene donated to The Children’s Aid Society;
• Township of Ramara donated to Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.

BY: Mike Murphy