THE BATTLEFORDS - The Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords has been spreading some Christmas cheer with donations to a number of worthwhile organizations.
The club has been acting as "Santa Klaus" this season -- spelled with a "K" -- providing annual donations to several organizations. The money was raised through the fundraising work Kiwanis does during the year.
Here is a rundown of the organizations that have received funds from Kiwanis this year:
$2,000 each to:
The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords - Miwasin Kikanow shelter.
Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. According to Executive Director Leanne Ducommun, the donation will go towards purchasing two new anesthetic machines for their operating room.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Battlefords Branch. According to Jane Zielke de Montbrun, the donation will support their latest project the Living Well Learning Centre.
BGC Battlefords. The donation will go towards their drop-in program.
Battlefords Trade and Education Centre. The funds will go to purchase a new TV.
Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre. According to Executive Director Erin Katerynych, the donation will go towards food purchases for the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Hamper.
Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre. According to Executive Director Amber Stewart, the funds will go to focus on their community outreach projects providing awareness of topics such as sexual violence, body safety, consent and boundaries.
Catholic Family Services. Executive Director Kim Morrison said the donation will support their Strong Heart, Strong Minds program supporting people who have experienced violence or trauma.
$2,500 to:
Bridges for Children, which uses their family-centered and team based "wraparound" process to help families address their needs and challenges.
