NEWS RELEASE
UNITED WAY SAULT ATE. MARIE AND ALGOMA DISTRICT
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United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada and is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) said, “I am pleased to continue to work with the United Way and a number of partners on another valuable Federal program that will help Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma’s most vulnerable citizens during this unprecedented COVID-19. I have heard back on what a difference the previous partnership launch called the New Horizons For Seniors is making in delivering fresh food boxes to seniors. Thank you to the United Way and all partners for making a difference as we work together to support each other.”
United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is proud to support the important investment of $305,000 from the Government of Canada into our local communities.
The application and application guide are available on the United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District website. For additional Information please contact:
Gary Vipond, chief executive officer
United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
705-256-7476 ext. 201
gvipond@uwssmalgoma.ca
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