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United Way giving help to wildfire affected areas

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 25 Jul, 2023 09:55 AM
  • United Way giving help to wildfire affected areas

United Way B-C says it's implementing an urgent response plan to support people affected by wildfires. 

The charity says it is well positioned to deliver services to communities devastated by the province's worst-ever wildfire season through its work with First Nations, governments and other charitable organizations. 

United Way says its work with wildfire-affected communities began in 2021, with donations going to people who need help with food and mental health support. 

The charity says it has experts on staff who work with displaced people and governments as it has evolved to respond to urgent events such as wildfires.

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