United Way of Thunder Bay CEO Albert Brulé.
A holiday bonus of over $300,000 is going to non-profits and charities in the region.
The funding initiative is in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada, as part of the Government of Canada’s $350-million Emergency Community Support Fund.
United Way Thunder Bay CEO Albert Brulé explains they’re distributing it to 32 groups in need, including Beendigen, FIREFLY in Dryden, and the Regional Food Distribution Association.
The biggest investment is going to Mikinakoos Children’s Fund, which is getting $50,000 to provide warm winter gear to 1,000 children in remote First Nation communities.