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Federal support dollars reach hundreds of Legion Branches - Press Release

Federal support dollars reach hundreds of Legion Branches OTTAWA, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Over half of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 1380 Branches received close to half the support dollars available for transfer from a federal aid package today. In total, just over $7.2 million dollars distributed by the Legion’s National Headquarters went to 701 Branches who recently applied for financial assistance provided through Veterans Affairs Canada. More funds will be disbursed in the coming weeks. Many locations have been struggling to keep up with operational costs in the aftermath of closures and cancelled events. “I’m literally ecstatic to know that our Branches have now received desperately needed help,” says Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine. “It’s a relief to know they will be able to continue with their amazing work, without the burden of financial stress looming in the background,” he says.

Veterans Affairs Canada welcomes distribution of funding to Royal Canadian Legion branches

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.

Federal support dollars reach hundreds of Legion Branches

Federal support dollars reach hundreds of Legion Branches
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Minister MacAulay announces Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund Recipients

Share: OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including the organizations that serve Canada s Veterans and their families. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence announced that $2.8 million from the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund (VOESF) will go to 38 Veterans organizations across Canada. These organizations are in addition to the four announced when the VOESF  was launched in November, 2020 – The Royal Canadian Legion, ANAVETS, True Patriot Love, and VETS Canada. These organizations support the well-being of Veterans and their families across the country. They carry out a range of services such as, mental health support, social and community support, commemoration efforts, animal therapy, healing through physical activity, and healing through nature, and counseling.

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