Central GM’s inaugural Trees of Giving campaign was aimed at highlighting local groups that do good work they aren’t always recognized for across the greater community.
That’s the word from Trees of Giving organizer Deanna Deacon, who says another key aspect of the annual fundraiser is that everyone can participate, whether through a small or a big donation.
“Some people can share more, some can share less, but it all makes a difference. Because it’s a small community, we don’t need a lot to make it happen.
“If you can spare the awareness of a conversation, it makes the difference.”
Supporting the community at large and recognizing the local resources that are here is an important way to broaden the awareness out there, she adds.
Deacon notes this awareness helps more people to appreciate, but also benefit from these organizations, or to pass the contacts on to someone else who needs them.
“Very much a thank-you goes to all the businesses that supported us; they took in the Trees of Giving donation boxes with open hands and were very excited to help support the community.”
The Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo Branch and the100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre and 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care societies were the recipients of the 2014 winter holidays campaign.
