The Westgate Avenue Co-op raised $1,049 to Sources Community Resource Society (SOURCES)as part of the 2020 Fuel Good Day on September 15th.
Fuel Good Day is an annual fundraiser put on by Co-op nation-wide, 10 cents from every litre of gas and diesel and $1 from different ‘Gas Bar’ products go towards a local charity.
“We’re proud to give back and get behind local initiatives that are working to address the needs of our community,” said Allan Bieganski, GM of Four Rivers Co-op.
‘SOURCES’ is a non-profit that offers various social wellness services to support LGBTQ2S+ individuals and those who are coping with isolation, addiction, mental illness, disabilities and conflict.
In addition, the Co-op Vanderhoof location donated over $1,000 to the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre.
“During COVID-19, it is even more important that organizations support one another and continue to build relationships,” added David Young, CEO of SOURCES.
Last year, Co-op locations across Western Canada donated over $685,000 from Fuel Good Day, over $1.9 million has been raised across Canada since 2017.
As part of Fuel Good Day on September 15th, Co-op donated $1,049 to Community Resources Society! 10 cents from every litre of gas and diesel from the Westgate Ave Location! In addition, $1 was donated from different gas bar products. pic.twitter.com/5D7IhUWrME
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