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11.01.2021 / 19:42

Salvation Army falls short of Manitoba holiday fundraising goal

COVID-19 pandemic played a part in the campaign’s lower-than-usual numbers, as the kettles –normally set up in malls and liquor stores over the holidays — were mostly moved online and over the phone this year.As a result, the campaign made $189,527 — nothing to sneeze at, but a far cry from the hoped-for goal of $530,000.Maj. Jamie Rands of the organization’s Prairie Division told 680 CJOB the disappointing result isn’t going to slow the Salvation Army’s efforts to help those in need, especially as the pandemic is likely to create more Manitobans in need of assistance in 2021.

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COVID-19 rules at a time of dropping donations.The Christmas Kettle campaign has been replaced with a red-and-white sign and an electronic tap pad that allows people in Alberta, parts of Ontario and Manitoba to donate $5 using debit or credit cards. Coronavirus: Pregnant and sick with COVID-19 — visiting a hospital during the 2nd wave “This is our 118th year of having kettles and this is the first time we’ve ever had the kettles without people at them,” said Maj.

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The holiday season is bringing out Eastern Ontario’s spirit of giving when it comes to charities

Coronavirus: Santa Claus deemed ‘essential service’ by Ontario government It’s not quite Santa’s workshop but it’s no less busy. Kevin Alkenbrack, the executive director of Morningstar Mission, a charitable outreach organization, says so far volunteers have helped put together 190 gift boxes and baskets for those in need — with another 60 to go.“Year after year we have our mind blown by the generosity of the community, and so this is proof again how people really do care for others,” Alkenbrack told Global News.Michelle Hauser coordinates the Christmas basket program.

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Christmas Bureau of Edmonton at less than 20% of fundraising goal

Christmas Bureau of Edmonton is in need of donations to be able to meet a large jump in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.Year over year, marketing manager Katherine Stavropoulos says the Bureau expects a two to three per cent increase in the number of people needing their help. The harsh realities of 2020 blew that up, with 5,500 additional requests coming in.“We’re definitely seeing an increase of at least 15 per cent overall — so that means 45,000 Edmontonians in need this holiday season,” she said.That demand is unprecedented.

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Charities can begin applying for funds raised from RTÉ Does Comic Relief

Charities can apply for funding from the €5.5m raised from RTÉ Does Comic Relief from today.

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Charities warn funding loss from virus restrictions will affect vital services

The Irish charity and voluntary sector has warned it will not be able to provide vital services if funding lost due to Covid-19 restrictions is not replaced.

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West Island charity work is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sandra Watson is working the phones like never before.

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Edmonton volunteers step up during COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Your time is always valuable’

Volunteers in Edmonton are finding ways to continue to give back to their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Funding of charitable organisations hit hard by Covid-1

The charity, community and voluntary sector could be facing a shortfall of funding of up to half a billion euro due to Covid-19.

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B.C. food banks to get $3M emergency government grant amid coronavirus pandemic

The B.C. government is providing a $3 million emergency grant to the province’s food banks as they struggle amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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