As the week comes to a close, our thoughts and well wishes are with all those in Alberta affected by the flood and particularly those who have lost their homes. If you are looking for ways to help out or donate, you can contact one of the following organizations: 1. The Calgary Foundation has established the Flood Rebuilding Fund to assist with long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts in Calgary and the hardest hit areas of High River, Canmore, and surrounding First Nation reserves. thecalgaryfoundation.org/initiatives/flood-rebuilding-fund 2. The Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund is taking online donations: redcross.ca/donate/donate-online/donate-to-the-alberta-floods 3. Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank has posted a list of the food and personal hygiene items that are going to be needed in the coming days and weeks. calgaryfoodbank/slideshow/calgary-floods-2013-ways-help 4. The Urban Development Institute (UDI) Calgary, with support from the Calgary Home Builders’ Association Calgary Region are teaming up to offer donations of gear and labour. Companies interested in working with UDI Calgary are asked to contact them at udicalgary@gmail or via Twitter @UDICalgary.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:01:01 +0000
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