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July 2016 Vol 8, Issue 7
Summer Fun
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Community BBQs, parades, camps, parks - Central Alberta has it all and more! Head to your local farmer's market to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, some homemade crafts, or just a grilled sausage on a bun. It's a great place to connect with neighbors and friends.
Have you ever gone on a geocache? Even heard of it? Go to geocaching.com and find out how it works. Then sign up and enjoy a treasure hunt, leaving something behind for the next group.
Summer is also the season to volunteer. Agencies are clamouring for your help. Visit volunteercentral.ca for ideas.
Summer in Central Alberta is full of fun and exciting things to do. But what to do when the thunder rolls in, the lightning strikes and the rain pours? Read up on what United Way Central Alberta has been up to this past year in our Annual Report!
Last year, 332 people gave gifts of $1,200 or more through the United Way campaign. Those 332 gifts totaled $726,606. These gifts aren't from big corporations or millionaires. For the most part, these generous gifts are from people like you and me who have jobs and want to ensure we are doing our part to give back to those who need a hand up.
Not having enough money to pay your bills is stressful. Many Albertans living in poverty face difficult decisions about things most of us take for granted. Imagine having to decide between your child attending a birthday party and putting money on your utility bill so your electricity doesn't get cut off. This is a very real issue for thousands of families living in Central Alberta.
If you've never had to live this way, it can be hard to understand the impact this has on a family. Are you ready to get a first-hand virtual experience on whether your choices will make or break the month?
