Local non-profits face significant drop in donations
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As the festive season swings into full gear, non-profit organizations in Waterloo region are confronting a concerning decline in monetary support.
As the festive season swings into full gear, non-profit organizations in Waterloo region are confronting a concerning decline in monetary support.
This shortfall is substantial enough to potentially impact the services some these organizations provide.
In Guelph, the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign is currently more than $110,000 short of its $155,000 goal.
Similarly, Salvation Army Kitchener has collected only $85,000 so far, falling short of its annual goal by $115,000.
The United Way Waterloo Region Communities anticipates a shortfall of $2.5-million from its annual goal of $8-million.
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is also grappling with reduced food and monetary donations, even as the demand reaches new highs.
This situation has forced the Food Bank to significantly increase its spending on food purchases.
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