Holly Hashimi, founder of the non-profit Heartspark, dedicates her free time to supporting girls aged 9 to 13 in Fort McMurray, often using her own funds to keep programs free. Non-profits in the region face a challenging fundraising landscape, with fewer donations and competitive grants following economic downturns and the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders like Karen Barker of The Children’s Centre and Suavek Bartosinski of the Boys and Girls Club are adapting by cutting staff and exploring new revenue streams to survive.
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