By Medicine Hat News on July 28, 2020.
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta announced a total of $363,720 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund. The local chapter of the Community Foundation is still accepting applications for the COVID-19 Response Fund for SE Alberta. Local charities and not-for-profits working with vulnerable populations are encouraged to apply. Recipients Ronald McDonald House – $17,250; The Mustard Seed – $79,742; Medicine Hat Cares Society – $5,307; CORE Association – $7,650; Let’s Talk Science — $2,884; Cypress View Foundation – $40,000; Medicine Hat and District Food Bank – $37,182; Medicine Hat YMCA – $40,000; Good Samaritan Society – $10,000; Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – $1,500; The Kidney Foundation – $10,000; Oyen United Church – $5,000; Southeast Alberta Search and Rescue – $5,000; Starlight Children’s Foundation – $6,275; Hanna Volunteer Association – $5,000; Newell Christian Counselling – $10,000; Salvation Army – $42,818; Canadian Cancer Society – $10,000; Medicine Hat Library Board – $14,056; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat and District – $14,056 24