A great idea for Mother’s Day and a fantastic way to support a worthwhile local cause
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Becky Wells, Executive Director of Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre, has the perfect gift idea. It is fun, unique, supports the shelter, and encourages local shopping. The Village Crate fundraiser features a box full of local products valued at $135 for just $100. Starting on May 3, residents can purchase their crate curated with products from 16 local vendors. Wells said they hope to sell out fast. Each box includes a $20 gift certificate to Twice is Nice and some delicious tidbits. “One local lady makes pickled jalapenos, candied ones, and they are so good,” said Wells, “and Mountain Pizza & Steakhouse donated their spice, a hot item!” She said that she plans to buy one for herself. “I’m buying one for my mom, too, because it’s such a neat idea for Mother’s Day.”
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Officials with the local victim services program are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving some much-needed funding.
Eagle Tower Victim Services recently received two grants totalling about $100,000 to help continue delivering services to those who need it.
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Tina Prodaniuk, program manager for Eagle Tower Victim Services, said up the non-profit group has been in limbo for a while awaiting to see what, if any, funding they would receive from the provincial government.
After applying for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) grant, Prodaniuk found out they were successful in their application and will receive $73,358. That money can be used for volunteer advocate training, travel, programming and operating costs.