Boosting charitable donations during COVID-19

Starting April 15, the Alberta government will match donations up to $2 million to Alberta-based charities and non-profit organizations with COVID-19 fundraising campaigns. Organizations will be waiving any administration fees associated with campaign donations.

Several organizations have already established COVID-19 fundraising campaigns to distribute money quickly to those who need it most. Albertans who donate to these designated organizations by May 31 will have their donations matched by the province. Organizations include:

• United Way of the Capital Region – Local Love in a Global Crisis Campaign
• United Way Calgary and Area – COVID-19 Community Response Fund
• Calgary Foundation – COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Program
• Edmonton Community Foundation – COVID Rapid Response Fund
• Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta – COVID Response for Southeast Alberta
• Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta – COVID Response and Recovery Grants Program
• Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta – Better Together COVID-19 Response Fund/Community Kitchen and Food Bank Fund

COVID-19 pandemic response programs play a supporting role to flow donations through to local community-based non-profits and charitable organizations that deliver services to Albertans who need it most. Donations will help feed the hungry, care for seniors, support at-risk children, and keep Albertans employed.

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• Danielle Murray 
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  Press Secretary, Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women