Stock Transportation donates bus for Salvation Army St. Catharines camp

Stock Transportation’s Toronto West team provided a bus and driver for 40 children attending The Salvation Army St. Catharines summer camp, helping students get to Jackson’s Point Camp and Newport Adventure Camp. The donation underscores how transportation access can make summer programs possible for children who might not otherwise be able to participate.

Why it matters: - The donated transportation helped 40 local children attend a weeklong camp experience that included recreation, music, crafts and team-building. - The Salvation Army St. Catharines Ministry covers camp costs each year, but transportation support can be the missing piece for families facing financial hardship. - Stock Transportation also frames the donation as part of a broader community effort that includes in-kind transportation, clothing drives and support for local donation campaigns.

What happened: - Stock Transportation’s Toronto West team provided a bus and driver for The Salvation Army St. Catharines summer camp. - The children traveled to and from Jackson’s Point Camp and Newport Adventure Camp. - The company said the donation helped 40 children participate in the camp program. - The camp took place in the St. Catharines area and gave children access to an overnight summer experience.

The details: - Camp activities included team-building exercises, music, crafts and other recreational activities designed to build growth, friendship and confidence. - The Salvation Army St. Catharines Ministry pays for the summer camp program every year for local children. - Rose Amer, director at The Salvation Army St. Catharines Community & Family Services, thanked Stock Transportation for providing complimentary transportation and said the support made it possible for children from families facing financial hardship to attend. - Amer also said the partnership reflected a commitment to supporting children and strengthening communities. - Renee Gough, general manager at Stock Transportation, said the donation was a team effort that involved coordinating schedules, ensuring a safe and reliable bus was available and working with the Salvation Army on transportation needs. - Stock Transportation said it aims to donate in-kind transportation services each year, host clothing drives and provide buses for community donation efforts. - The company said it will support the Toronto Blue Jays’ Annual Stuff the Bus campaign again in August.

Between the lines: - The donation highlights a practical barrier to camp participation: even when program fees are covered, families still need a way to get children there. - Stock Transportation is using community giving to reinforce its role beyond student transportation, which can deepen local relationships and brand trust. - The Salvation Army’s public thanks suggests the partnership was operationally smooth and likely valuable for future collaboration.

What's next: - Stock Transportation plans to support the Toronto Blue Jays’ Annual Stuff the Bus campaign again next month in August. - The company said it will continue pursuing in-kind transportation and other community donation efforts. - The Salvation Army St. Catharines Ministry is expected to continue funding its summer camp program for local children each year.

The bottom line: - A donated bus and driver helped turn a summer camp opportunity into a reality for 40 children, showing how transportation support can directly expand access to youth programs.