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West Island Community Shares (WICS) announced a record-breaking $1.4 million distribution to the community following its annual fundraising campaign, known as the West Island Solidarity Fund. The Solidarity Fund was set up to provide financial support to community organizations, to meet the urgent needs of the community throughout the COVID-19 crisis and to provide crucial services during the recovery period. Three areas of vulnerability that needed additional support in the West Island became evident with the pandemic; at-risk families, vulnerable women and underrepresented cultural populations.The fund distribution committee recommended to add Maison Caracol, the West Island Women’s Shelter, the West Island Women’s Centre, as well as the West Island Black Community Association to the list of recipients of the funds raised. In addition to receiving financial support - all recipients benefit from a wide range of support provided by WICS vast network of volunteers. ....

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