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Four Royal Canadian Legion branches in Essex County are among those which received funding under the first round of the federal government’s Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund.
Each Legion branch in Amherstburg, Kingsville, Lakeshore and Essex was given the maximum amount available, $10,845.
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“With the pandemic shut-down, local Legions have been unable to host activities and events that provide vital income to cover their overhead costs such as rent and utilities,” MP Chris Lewis (C Essex) said in a statement Wednesday announcing the funding in his riding.
Yorkton $15,605 Pat Thompson, President of the Canora branch, said the $5,000 in grant money was much needed and appreciated. “When news of this first came out it was a sigh of relief for many area Legions that were struggling financially, ours included,” said Thompson. “The money will be for operational needs. It will be used to pay monthly utilities and bills to keep the Legion open. Also the money will go to repairs that are needed at the Legion Dugout and contingency for any unforeseen issues that should arise.” Thompson said the history of the Canora branch goes back to before the Great Depression.
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The Sault Ste. Marie Legion is receiving $10,845 in funding from the federal government.
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Branch 25 will receive the funding to assist with operational costs during COVID-19.
The money comes from the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund, part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to protect jobs, provide emergency support and keep businesses afloat through the pandemic.
“The global COVID-19 pandemic has left no one unaffected. Our veteran support agencies highlighted the need for increased supports during the pandemic and we rapidly responded by creating the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. I want to thank everyone at Legion Branch 25 for their continued hard work in ensuring veterans are supported during this challenging time,” said MP Terry Sheehan.
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January 14, 2021 · 0 Comments
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Alton branch has received their second round of government funding to help with expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A sum of $10,845 has been awarded to the legion from the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. (VOESF)
The program was developed to provide