Ripley Reunion raises more than $200,000; funds donated to local organizations

Organizers of the 2025 Ripley Reunion are proud to announce that the event successfully raised more than $200,000, the majority of which will be re-invested directly into the community through donations to local organizations, clubs and volunteer groups.

A portion of the funds will also be reserved as seed money to support the organizing committee for the 2035 Reunion.

Thanks to the incredible support of residents, volunteers, sponsors and visitors from near and far, this year's reunion strengthened its long-standing tradition of giving back.

“We’re truly moved by the tremendous generosity shown by our community," said reunion chairman Matt Farrell. "Over the August long weekend, people showed up in every way — volunteering, attending events, sponsoring activities or coming out to reconnect. The support was incredible.

“The reunion has always served as a celebration of our roots and the people who make Ripley feel like home, and this year upheld that tradition. We’re thrilled to distribute these funds where they’ll make a meaningful impact.”

Organizations and groups receiving donations include (in no particular order):
 

• Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron
• Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation
• Kincardine Area Good Food Box Neighbour-to-Neighbour Initiative
• Kincardine Food Bank
• Kinetic Knights Robotics Team
• Ripley Christmas Hampers
• South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary
• Special Olympics of Kincardine and Area
• Ripley YMCA Child Care
• Bruce County Paramedic Service
• Ripley Curling Club
• Ripley-Huron Legion, Branch 440
• Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
• Community Living of Kincardine and District
• Five Star Quilt Guild
• Ripley Agricultural Society
• Ripley 4-H Beef Club
• Ripley and District Horticultural Society
• Ripley-Huron Skating Club
• Huron Shores Hospice
• Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey
• Bruce County 4-H Junior Beef Heifer Show
• Bruce County Public Library
• Ripley Firefighters Association
• Ripley-Huron Community School
• 86ers Girls Hockey Club
• Huron-Bruce Minor Hockey Association
• Ripley and District Lions Club
• Ripley Summer Sports Committee
• Ripley Wolves - arena speaker project
• Westcoast Whitecaps
• Purple Grove Women's Institute
• Purple Grove Community Centre
• Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
• Pine River United Church
• St. Andrew’s United Church