/CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including the organizations that serve Canada s Veterans and their families. Today, The Royal.
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
In this provided photo, Cornwall Royal Canadian Legion President Marvin Plumadore, First Vice President Dona McNish and MP Eric Duncan stand outside the Legion branch at Cumberland Street and Second Street West on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. The federal government is giving the Legion just over $10,000 in emergency cash to help it ride through the pandemic. (MP Eric Duncan via Newswatch Group)
CORNWALL – Financially hurting from the coronavirus pandemic, Cornwall’s Royal Canadian Legion has received a dose of emergency cash from the federal government.
The RCL Branch 297 is getting $10,845 from the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund.
Legion President Marvin Plumadore says the money will help the branch at Cumberland Street and Second Street West as the facility will be “in a difficult position” during the second lockdown.
From: Veterans Affairs Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including the organizations that serve Canada’s Veterans and their families.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including the organizations that serve Canada’s Veterans and their families.
Today, The Royal Canadian Legion announced the Legion branches that will receive support through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. The Legion-one of the largest Veterans organizations in Canada-received $14 million from the Government of Canada to distribute to its branches across the country. This funding will help Legion branches with operational expenses such as rent, insurance, utilities and administrative costs so they can focus on providing important programs, services and support to Veterans and their families, and continue their strong community presence.