Lethbridge Family Services receive more funds of support

As a community member, Lethbridge Family Services (LFS), will receive support from the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) 50/50 Lottery program. Paul Kingsmith, Director, Community Engagement at LDE says last year the program raised over 84-thousand dollars. He adds that 50 per cent of the total proceeds will go to supporting community initiatives in LFS to continue to provide quality health and social services. Those interested can purchase tickets during Whoop-Up Days. For her part, Sandra Mintz, CEO at LFS, says more than 9,000 people living in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta benefit from LFS. Mintz explains which programs will benefit the most from receiving the funds.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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