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Community Foundation pledges support to desperate charities in response to COVID-19 crisis
From The Red Deer and District Community Foundation
$50,000.00 towards immediate support for front line charities in Central Alberta.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Deer & District Community Foundation announced on Friday they are committing a minimum of $50,000.00 towards immediate support for front line charities in Central Alberta.
āOur charitable sector is being presented with obstacles they could never have imagined,ā Erin Peden, Executive Director said. āAs a Community Foundation, we pledge to provide supports wherever possible.ā
Earlier this week the Foundation suspended their spring grants in anticipation of greater immediate needs. At present $50,000 has been committed in response to the COVID crisis; however Peden says the Foundation will address needs as they are presented above and beyond the initial commitment.
āIn the meantime, we ask our friends, colleagues and donors to consider contributing to the Red Deer & District Community Foundation COVID Response Fund to help us effectively provide supports where it is needed,ā Peden said. āWe will be looking at all areas of need so by donating to the fund, you are putting your support exactly where it is needed.ā
According to Peden the Red Deer & District Community Foundation will be working collaboratively with other community funders including the United Way and FCSS to ensure the community as a whole is well supported.
āNever has there ever been a greater need for collaboration,ā Peden said. āWe will be communicating openly and regularly with our colleagues to ensure we are creating a blanket of support for Central Alberta.ā
Those wishing to donate to the COVID-19 Response Fund can do so online at www.RDDCF.ca.
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation has granted over $11.5 million dollars to local charities in the last 30 years and remains dedicated to strengthen the quality of life in Central Alberta.
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Matt Swainson (Vice President & General Manager, Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram) -left , Lori Rechlo (General Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta ā Red Deer House) ā right
Submitted by Sarah Heibein,Ā Stakeholder Relations Manager, Central Alberta Ronald McDonald House
Weāve received a donation of use of a Dodge Caravan from Southside Dodge- theyāve been an incredible support of us over the years. Ā Attached is the photo we took at the dealership when we picked up the keys on Friday.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, Red Deer House is truly grateful to Matt Swainson and his entire team at Southside Dodge for their steadfast support of our work to keep families together during the unimaginable hardship of the need to travel for medical treatment for their sick or injured child. Our House is not a nice to have, but a need to have, and we are honoured to work with such an amazing community partner in Southside. The use of the 2021 Dodge Caravan will help us to keep our operating costs down so that we can focus on our work to keep families close.
We have operated in the city for over 8 years, ensuring there is a safe and comfortable place for families to rest while they focus on the recovery of their child(ren).
We are grateful to everyone in Red Deer who supports us! Ā š
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Smiles Thru Lindsey reaching out with a new video message and urging Albertans to look out for each other at this challenging time
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COVID is also the reason the Smiles Thru Lindsey team has not been able do public events for many months. Ā Unable to reach out physically through school visits and fund raisers, Smiles Thru Lindsey is reminding Central Albertans to check in on each other. Ā Also, please follow the Smiles Thru Lindsey Facebook pageĀ . Ā They’ll lead you to the resources you or your loved ones need right away.
Meet Lindsey and the Smiles Thru Lindsey team in this powerful video. Ā …And remember to check in on the people in your life.
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