The local chapter of the United Way started its annual fundraising drive Monday, with a pull-the-bus event to get things rolling. Sarah Jones has more.
A daunting physical task, kickstarted a long-standing charitable effort in Lethbridge on Monday.
The City of Lethbridge donated a 24,000-pound city bus for teams of 10 to pull 75 feet toward Festival Square.Lethbridge and South Western Alberta United Way’s “Community Fundraising Campaign”Executive director Jaci Zalesak says this year’s fundraising goal is $296,000, a target that would help invest in local programs to help community members thrive.
“More and more people are struggling, the cost of living is out there,” said Zalesak. ”So more help is being needed for all these organizations out there.”, which connects residents to community and social services, means the region needs to pull together to help.Which is how the ‘Pull-the-Bus’ idea was brought to town for the first time.Club member Stephen Mogdan said it’s awesome to help out.
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