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Thanks for the $68,000 donated to the Christmas Fund

Thanks for the $68,000 donated to the Christmas Fund

Donations in the past week have totalled $68,023. We are well on the way to reaching our goal of $1 million
Jack Knox: Loaves and Fishes feeds the hungry, one tomato at a time

Jack Knox: Loaves and Fishes feeds the hungry, one tomato at a time

The volunteers who sort the food donated to Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes never know what’s going to be in the bins that pour into the warehouse each day
A Christmas challenge: Looking for $5,000

A Christmas challenge: Looking for $5,000

Andrew Beckerman says he will contribute $5,000 to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund if someone else will do the same.
Jack Knox: Nourish Cowichan tries to ensure no child goes through school day on an empty stomach

Jack Knox: Nourish Cowichan tries to ensure no child goes through school day on an empty stomach

The Times Colonist Christmas Fund has helped to fund the work of Nourish Cowichan
Our Christmas Fund is back, with a $1 million goal

Our Christmas Fund is back, with a $1 million goal

Times Colonist Christmas Fund raises almost $1 million in 2021 campaign

Times Colonist Christmas Fund raises almost $1 million in 2021 campaign

With $958,000 raised in 2021, it’s our second-best total ever.
Dave Obee: Donating? Your timing is perfect

Dave Obee: Donating? Your timing is perfect

About 3,000 people have donated to the Christmas Fund so far this year
Dave Obee: The Christmas Carrolls and the spirit of giving

Dave Obee: The Christmas Carrolls and the spirit of giving

The Carrolls loved Christmas, loved spending time with family and friends, and loved giving back to their community.
Memorial donations honour loved ones — and help the community

Memorial donations honour loved ones — and help the community

Memorial donations can be an outlet for grief and part of the healing process — or a way to say thank you, says Raisa Frenette, philanthropy co-ordinator at Victoria Hospice.
Dave Obee: Christmas Fund brings warmth to those in need; donate by Friday to receive 2021 tax credit

Dave Obee: Christmas Fund brings warmth to those in need; donate by Friday to receive 2021 tax credit

Money goes to Island charities who help people in need, such as the Salvation Army and Mustard Seed Street Church