Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary has given $10,000 of proceeds from its economy shop to the Powell River and District United Way’s Danielle’s Helping Hand, which is a one-time emergency fund for low-income people for medical and dental expenses, or help with rent payments.
Members of both organizations were on hand for the recent cheque presentation.
Gathering outside the auxiliary’s economy shop are [from left]: United Way director of community engagement and resource development Julie Jenkins; United Way director Barbara Sherriff; hospital auxiliary past president Ian Burke; members Belle Carlsen, Joyce Genttner, Betty De Groot and Jude Kersey; United Way director Barbra Ralston; hospital auxiliary president Gerry Wray and member Gaye Culos.
