Donations for Caring and Sharing Exchange urgently needed

Posted Dec 8, 2016 08:47:11 AM.

Last Updated Dec 8, 2016 10:34:39 AM.

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OTTAWA – A program helping the less fortunate in the capital for 100 years is in urgent need of help, itself.

The Caring and Sharing Exchange’s Christmas Exchange program has seen a 23 per cent increase in the number of people needing assistance.

The program has provided assistance to more than 15,000 people who need help this holiday season, but still have over 4,000 names on a waiting list.

Cash donations can be made to the Christmas Exchange program or you can sponsor a hamper for a family in need.

Click here to make a donation.

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