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The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay has been filling the backpacks after carrying out another collection drive of necessary items Saturday at the New Apostolic Church.
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Rebecca Riesen, the lead coordinator of the Backpacks of Love program, says thanks to Sport Chek, Freshco and help from many private citizens, the group has nearly 300 backpacks.
The original goal was to acquire 200 backpacks and fill them with goods.
Sport Chek helped with the first 45 backpacks by donating 16 of them and Riesen says the retailer then provided a great discount on the remaining backpacks.
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The Wetaskiwin Mall and Avenue Living are helping those in need stay warm this winter.
For the second year, the Mall and its parent company Avenue Living are hosting the Warm Hearts Coat Drive.
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Last year, 35 coats were purchased for men, women and children from local retailers then distributed at the mall.
This year, organizers are doing things a little differently to ensure those who need coats, mitts and touques get what they need.
To determine community members in need, Wetaskiwin Mall is enlisting the help of local community support agencies. Individuals who access support through these agencies will qualify for a voucher, which can be exchanged for one coat, hat and one pair of gloves. A limited number of these items will be handed out on a first-come-first-serve basis to those with vouchers.
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