The Association Charities
The Work of our Divisions in Supporting Charities
Dear Members of the Association,
President Russ Hanna of Manitoba Division has provided an update on the work of Manitoba in supporting local charities as has President Leo O’Brien of Newfoundland & Labrador Division
President Hanna’s summary,
“In response to the many emails and phone calls received, I am very pleased to report that the ongoing individual donations from our Manitoba Division RCMP Veteran’s presently total $3,660.00 for the three month period ending June 30th. Many Manitoba charities benefit from our members continued support with significant contributions this past month being directed to Winnipeg Harvest and Agape Table.”
President O’Brien’s Summary
The CBC on July 2nd 2020 published an extensive article on the remarkable work of NFLD&Labrador Division member Paddy McNeil. The article mentions that “In total, over the course of 14 weeks, McNeil’s tally indicates he picked up more than 2,500 pounds of food and $6,600 in cash donations”. The article may be read by clicking the link that follows,
James Forrest
Director of Communications
RCMP Veterans’ Association
McNeil and his wife, Sandra, spent 14 weeks picking up food and cash donations for the Pasadena community food bank. (Submitted by Paddy McNeil)