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Moncton family donates $50,000 to help the most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
Posted April 12, 2020 4:11 pm
A Moncton couple has donated $50,000 to five organizations that are helping to alleviate the need on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Martell family typically donate anonymously and say they are only publicizing their philanthropy to inspire others to follow their lead.
“Now, more than ever, the social sector is counting on private philanthropy to step up and give so that all Canadians stay safe and healthy,” said Dan Martell in stated released by Global Philanthropic Canada on Saturday.
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In total, 48 organizations applied for the Martells’ offer of funding and on Saturday, the couple announced that they will be supporting the following five organizations and projects:
The Atlantic Wellness Centre
The Harvest House Atlantic
The Humanity Project
Portage Atlantic
The Student Lunch Bag Program
....
The Martell family typically donate anonymously and say they are only publicizing their philanthropy to inspire others to follow their lead.
“Now, more than ever, the social sector is counting on private philanthropy to step up and give so that all Canadians stay safe and healthy,” said Dan Martell in stated released by Global Philanthropic Canada on Saturday.
<snip>
In total, 48 organizations applied for the Martells’ offer of funding and on Saturday, the couple announced that they will be supporting the following five organizations and projects:
The Atlantic Wellness Centre
The Harvest House Atlantic
The Humanity Project
Portage Atlantic
The Student Lunch Bag Program
....
https://globalnews.ca/news/6809885/moncton-family-donation-covid-19/
Yay for some GOOD NEWS.
