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Chatter, warmth, and the aromas of hot gravy and turkey wafted around a packed room at a Winnipeg charity Monday afternoon, as hundreds hunkered around paper plates for an Easter lunch. Expecting about 700 people to drop by, Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, CEO of Siloam Mission — an organization helping people …
Read More »Manitoba food banks faced record demand amidst challenges in 2023 – Winnipeg
Manitoba food banks faced record demand amidst challenges in 2023, according to local organizations. “We had the rising food prices, inflation, inflation, inflation, all of those things adding up to folks really struggling to be able to make ends meet this past year.” said Meaghan Erbus with Harvest Manitoba. Erbus …
Read More »Early Christmas luncheon at Surrey Urban Mission spreads ‘holiday cheer’ – BC
Hundreds of people attended a Christmas luncheon at the Surrey Urban Mission in Whalley, B.C., on Tuesday — the first of what the shelter hopes will become an annual tradition and the inspiration for other similar gatherings. Jack O’Halloran, CEO of the charity, said the team already has plans for …
Read More »Surrey charity offering Christmas cooking kits as families struggle with inflation – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As families grapple with food inflation, a Surrey, B.C., charity is rolling out a plan to help ensure families can share holiday meals. The Surrey Christmas Bureau has partnered with SuperChefs to offer hundreds of cooking kits to families in need. The …
Read More »Canadians stretched more than ever heading into ‘critical’ Giving Tuesday
The surging cost of living doesn’t just have more Canadians turning to shelters and food banks for help — it’s also forcing charities themselves to do more with less, as the donors they rely on find their own budgets under pressure. Nov. 28 marks Giving Tuesday, the day after the Black …
Read More »Auditors allege Canadian charity helped Hamas financier – National
A government audit of one of Canada’s largest Muslim charities alleges some of its directors and employees were involved in “an apparent Hamas support network.” Canada Revenue Agency auditors cited the “troubling” allegation as one of the reasons it felt there were grounds to revoke the charity status of the …
Read More »Winnipeg mayor pledges $15,000 to charity in Ukrainian sister city – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s mayor says he’s donating $15,000 from his office budget to an organization helping those affected by the war in Ukraine. Scott Gillingham announced the donation Thursday in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Winnipeg’s sister city relationship with Lviv, Ukraine. “As …
Read More »Regina residents round up $25K in donations Terry Fox Walk – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted September 17, 2023 8:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size While some chose to walk, others ran and some brought four-legged friends for company, Regina residents ran a four kilometre marathon on Sept.17, around Wascana Lake to fundraise for cancer research. …
Read More »Charity fundraisers take ‘leap of faith’ from Regina’s tallest building – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted August 27, 2023 12:56 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dozens of Regina residents took a leap of faith in the name of charity this weekend. The Easter Seals annual Drop Zone event saw 47 people descend from the top of …
Read More »Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes” – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg motorcycle enthusiasts donned their Sunday best and took to the streets today, riding through Winnipeg for a good cause. The Winnipeg edition of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) attracted over 50 stylish riders. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia …
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