Our History Page 2
Posters and hampers to collect the food donations were placed in grocery stores and in other public areas. Florence Dalrymple and Marg Doppelhofer were early volunteers along with Doris Allen, Mary Hiscott, Florence King and Molly Dickson.
Monies, clothing, furniture, dishes, bedding and toys were donated from the community, then teams of volunteers from each of the 12 churches took turns sorting the items. In the following months, many boxes of clothing were sent on to the Salvation Army, Wesley Ministries, and Amith as part of the United Church Mission Outreach Program.
In January 1985, it is noted in the minutes, that help had been given to 20 families in the previous year. A total of $1128.00 was held in a bank account for Community Care. New volunteers had come on board during the year. As well, a constitution and charitable donation number were worked on in 1985. The constitution was finalized in April 1986, with the input of Doris Allen and Janet Zantingh. A Christmas Store (food basket, clothing and small gifts given to clients) was organized again for this year.
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