An anonymous donor has donated $50,000 to be evenly divided between the Salvation Army of Prince George and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
On Wednesday, the Spirit of the North Foundation announced the donations to the charitable organizations which provide meals and food hampers to those in need. The donor also made a significant donation toward the development of a regional cardiac unit at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
“We take pride in the relationships and trust we have built with our donors,” Spirit of the North CEO Judy Neiser said in a press release. “When they choose to donate through us and we can provide that one-stop way to give, but also satisfy their wishes, together we solve a problem. It is only through their kindness and generosity that any of us can do the work we do and it was a pleasure to see these recipients make a difference in the work they do – as will we with this generous donation.”
Bernie Goold, the president of the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, estimated the funding will help the society support 427 families this year.
Major Neil Wilkinson of the Salvation Army of Prince George said the donation would allow the group to provide roughly 8,250 meals to people in need in the city.
“For us at the Spirit of the North, we are that much closer to funding the Regional Cardiac Unit that will make a difference for everyone here at home in the North,” Neiser said. “We are so very grateful.”
The funding comes at a time when many charitable organizations are struggling for funding and to meet their mandates, she added.
