Fund launched to support Pikangikum fire evacuees in Thunder Bay – Tbnewswatch.com
‘Citizens are concerned and looking to support,’ says Thunder Bay Community Foundation.
THUNDER BAY — A fundraising drive is underway to help support the nearly 1,000 people who have travelled to Thunder Bay from Pikangikum First Nation because of a nearby forest fire.
The Thunder Bay Community Foundation is starting the Thunder Bay Good Neighbour Fund after being approached by local businesses interested in supporting evacuees.
Thunder Bay Broom and Chemicals Ltd. has already donated $5,000, with a similar amount coming from the Toronto community Foundation.
Brent Massaro, president of Thunder Bay Broom and Chemicals, challenged other businesses to participate.
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