Metro Vancouver Chinese Canadian community donates more than $20,000 to support Okanagan wildfire relief
The money and supplies will support local organizations aiding families affected by the wildfires, with volunteers helping transport goods to Penticton.
- On Thursday, Aug. 13, Metro Vancouver Chinese Canadian groups contributed more than $20,000 in cash and supplies to support wildfire relief efforts throughout the Okanagan.
- The Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations and the Feng Hong Family Foundation directed $15,000 to United Way British Columbia, citing a 'longstanding' relationship with the organization.
- Volunteers coordinated the purchase and transport of more than $5,000 in supplies, while OCCA Communities Association Executive Director Fei Liu said the response was 'heartwarming.'
- Members of the Okanagan Hindu Temple and Cultural Society donated $25,000 for Bald Range Wildfire relief, presenting the cheque to Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes and Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen CEO Aaron McRann.
- Combined contributions have pushed the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen's fund to more than $340,000, with donations arriving from across the country to aid regional recovery.
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Okanagan Hindu Cultural Society donates $25K for Summerland wildfire recovery
Members of the Okanagan Hindu Temple and Cultural Society came together and pooled funds to help recovery efforts for the Bald Range wildfire. Arvinder Mohan, on behalf of the Cultural Society, presented Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes and Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen CEO Aaron McRann with the cheque on Aug. 17 at the temple in Trout Creek. The recent fires have brought tremendous hardship to many families and communities,…
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Sicamous Eagle Valley NewsChinese community steps up to support Okanagan communities hit by wildfire
In a show of community support, the Canadian Chinese community has donated over $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts. A total of $15,000 was donated to United Way BC, with $10,000 being donated by the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations (CACA) and another $5,000 donated by the Feng Hong Family Foundation, it was announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. Together, the CACA and the Feng Hong Family Foundation were also able to transport over $5,…
Metro Vancouver Chinese Canadian community donates more than $20,000 to support Okanagan wildfire relief
A Chinese Canadian community effort in Metro Vancouver has contributed more than $20,000 to support people affected by wildfires in the Okanagan. The Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations donated $10,000 to United Way BC, while the Feng Hong Family Foundation contributed another $5,000. Together...
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