Kelowna non-profit Mamas for Mamas has received a donation that will help them distribute resources and help more efficiently nationwide.
Local philanthropist Brent Marshall donated part of his Kelowna warehouse to Mamas for Mamas so they can have space to store donations and materials, and a space to organize and distribute those materials locally and throughout Canada.
sa国际传媒淭his has truly blown us away and the efficiency that this will create for our team dedicated to supporting our families in need will save us hundreds of hours each year,sa国际传媒 Mamas CEO and founder Shannon Christensen said.
sa国际传媒淭he warehouse also allows for a more convenient space for our national partners to deliver to, where we will now be able to sort quickly and get out to families much quicker to service the growing demand for help.
Besides donating warehouse space to Mamas, Marshall also made a monetary donation, calling on other local donors to chip in and help the non-profit.
sa国际传媒淎fter seeing the space that Mamas for Mamas is working out of and hearing their need for a warehouse, it was a natural fit for us to help this organization in their next steps for growth,sa国际传媒 Marshall said.
sa国际传媒淚 get involved with local charities as much as I can, not just because I believe in what they do but to encourage others to do the same.sa国际传媒
Christensen said construction on the warehouse is starting on Sept. 28 and once complete, they will start shipping much-needed items to their branches across the country.
sa国际传媒淏ecause of the generosity of these donors Mamas can now ship items and crisis hampers to mamas across Canada without the strain and stress trying to manage national inventory from our little office space,sa国际传媒 she said.
sa国际传媒淭his is a hand up, not a hand out if Isa国际传媒檝e ever seen one.sa国际传媒
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