Mission 31 raises a record $140,000 for Elgin Street Mission.

Mission 31 raised $140,000 in December for the Elgin Street Mission in Sudbury, with funds designated to help provide hot meals through the winter.

Mission 31 raised a record $140,000 in December to support the Elgin Street Mission in downtown Sudbury. The month-long fundraiser is organized by the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers and involves local businesses and community volunteers. The funds will go toward providing hot meals through the winter months. The Elgin Street Mission serves about 300 meals per day and has seen more young families and children in recent years. Key facts: - Mission 31 raised $140,000 in December, compared with roughly $50,000 in 2024. - The money will be used to provide hot meals, including support for serving people two meals per day at the mission. - Elgin Street Mission serves approximately 300 meals daily and reports an increase in young families and children among those served. - Organizers had sought 31 sponsors at $1,000 each and secured 55 sponsors for the campaign. - William Day Construction provided a $31,000 matching donation and has supported the mission since it opened 38 years ago. - The Mission 31 campaign has been run as a Rotary initiative since 2010. Summary: The funding leaves the Elgin Street Mission in a stronger financial position to continue hot meal services through cold winter months. Local volunteers, businesses and a $31,000 matching gift from William Day Construction helped reach the total. Mission 31 is an annual Rotary initiative; Undetermined at this time.