CK Cools, a first-year initiative of the Leadership Chatham-Kent program, provided relief to local low-income households during the extreme heat earlier this summer.

A key feature of the leadership program was the creation of legacy projects, which are community-focused initiatives designed and led by program participants to create lasting, positive change in Chatham-Kent, said a media release.

Through a partnership with NeighbourLink, Grand Avenue Home Hardware, and Chatham-Kent employment and social services, 125 low-income households received air conditioning units through CK Cools.

“While demand exceeded available resources, this investment has made a significant difference for the families who were able to participate,” the release said.

For those who may not have qualified this y

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