Non-profit organizations around B.C. and the Okanagan are receiving $1.1 million as part of Lowe害羞草研究所檚 Canada Heroes campaign. Five organizations in the Thompson-Okanagan area will receive more than $24,000.
Lowe害羞草研究所檚 Canada, a home improvement company, announced its national campaign has raised $1.1 million in a news release Wednesday.
Throughout September, every Lowe害羞草研究所檚, RONA, and Reno-Depot corporate store in the country collected donations to help local non-profit organizations or public schools of their choosing fulfil their missions or carry out specific projects, the release said.
Lowe害羞草研究所檚 Canada matched 50 per cent of all funds raised through the in-store campaign, up to a maximum of $2,000 per store. All funds raised in-store, along with matching corporate donations, are being donated to more than 260 community organizations.
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Organizations supported in the Thompson-Okanagan Area:
RONA Kamloops
Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism
$2,173.50
Home & Garden RONA Kelowna
Kelowna General Hospital
$8,921.01
RONA Osoyoos
North Shore Women害羞草研究所檚 Centre Society
$1,224.00
RONA Penticton
OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre
$9,786.28
RONA Vernon
North Okanagan Hospice Society
$1,906.88
For more information about the Lowe害羞草研究所檚 Canada Heroes campaign and the list of organizations supported, please visit .
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