With the season of giving upon us, Whistler Community Services Society, Zero Ceiling, and more could use your help.
With Christmas fast approaching, Whistler organizations need support to help provide services over the holidays and in years to come. The Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) is facing empty shelves and ever-increasing use, and Zero Ceiling needs more donations to help reach its annual fundraising goal, while other local organizations are also feeling the squeeze.
WCSS provides more than 30 services for residents. From community outreach services providing mental-health access to financial assistance and more, the work WCSS does isn’t possible without community donations.
Jackie Dickinson, executive director for WCSS, said because of a rise in service use this year, they have an increased need for donations.
“We are incredibly grateful; the community has been very generous,” she said. “But like many social enterprises, businesses and non-profits, demand has gone up and our need to raise funds has gone up with it.”
Read the full article at Pique Newsmagazine.