Crisis Association of Vegreville Donates Funds

Crisis Association of Vegreville Donates Funds

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

In times of uncertainty, that’s when the Crisis Association of Vegreville steps in to assist people in need.

Most recently, the association decided to give back to the community by donating $5,000 to the Vegreville Food Bank and $1,000 to the Prairie Tails Animal Rescue to assist those organizations during the COVID-10 pandemic.

Joanna Karczmarek, Coordinator of the Vegreville Food Bank Society, said, “The huge donation we received from the Crisis Association will help us to purchase additional groceries should demand increase. It will also help us replenish our sanitation supplies when they become available. We do anticipate an increase in clients as individuals who are in need wait to receive financial assistance.”

Emily Downey, a board member with the Crisis Association of Vegreville, (left), presents a cheque for $5,000 to Kaelyn Bodnarchuk, Treasurer of the Vegreville Food Bank. (Submitted/photo)

Connie Brown, with Prairie Tails Animal Rescue, stated, “We are extremely grateful for this donation and will be such a big help in ensuring our rescue animals are well cared for during these uncertain times.

We are using the donation to purchase dog and cat food, and supplies that typically would be donated. As people are needing to watch their funds closely, donations will slow down if not come to a halt. Adoptions are also expected to slow down as well which means these animals remain in our care longer, in turn, increases our demand for food and other supplies. We are extremely grateful for this donation and will be such a big help in ensuring our rescue animals are well cared for during these uncertain times.”

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a 24-hour helpline for people in need.