After years of being only two-thirds full on an average night, an overnight emergency shelter for women in Charlottetown is now packed most of the time, and usually has a waiting list for beds.
Some P.E.I. charities say donations are down because of the tight economic times. But they're hoping they can find ways for their supporters to stay connected, and eventually return as donors.
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