Sock it to ‘Em” is an annual program that aims to warm not only feet but also hearts with a simple act of kindness. This year, on its 25th anniversary, the program’s vision continues Read More
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Christmas Hope, a collaboration between the City of Lethbridge and multiple charity and community organizations has returned for its 19th straight season. The goal of the partnership is to provide vulnerable and financially insecure individuals Read More
The Care for the heart Radio-a-thon, run by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation and radio stations across Lethbridge, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the hospitals immediate needs or other nearby health Read More
Technology has long served as a safety measure. A cell phone, for example, can get you out of a bind during an emergency. That’s why Lethbridge Family Services and other charities are continuing, for Read More
College Ford Lincoln donates $15,000 in toys to Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree. LFS will donate these toys to families struggling to afford gifts this Christmas.Read More
The year is almost over. Many are preparing for the Christmas holidays and others are getting ready to welcome in the New Year. The Interfaith Food Bank is preparing to meet the needs of low-income Read More
The not-for-profit STARS Air Ambulance is calling for donations to be sent online, in-person or over the phone due to the postal workers strike preventing mail donations.Read More
The City of Lethbridge in partnership with food banks and charity organizations have begun the 18th annual Christmas Hope campaign, which aims to bring food, clothing and toys to thousands of families in Lethbridge.Read More
The strike from Canadian postal workers is affecting donations coming to Interfaith Food bank in Lethbridge, who typically rely on mail-in donations for their Christmas Campaign.Read More
The Southern Alberta Toy Run hosted by Southern Alberta Bikers saw 100 bikers ride and bring in toy and stuffed animal donations for various charities in Southern Alberta.Read More
The Lethbridge Food Bank has been blessed recently with an abundance of donations from local potato producers. In fact, the Food Bank has received around 13-thousand pounds of spuds, which is more than they can Read More
Alberta Days of Caring for Jasper is an initiative where communities can donate to those impacted by the wildfire that hit Jasper. Dale Williams, Director of Operations for Ability Resources, says Lethbridge is setting an Read More
In the aftermath of a tragedy like the fire in Jasper this week, people naturally want to do everything they can to help. However, these kinds of events can provide fertile ground for fraudsters looking Read More
The folks at Canadian Blood Services says they need more donations. The group in Lethbridge receives hundreds of plasma donations per week but they say more is needed. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has that Read More
With Lethbridge in the midst of a summer heat wave, community agencies are working together to ensure our city’s most vulnerable stay hydrated. Currently local food banks are holding a water drive to satisfy Read More
Families in need of food will appreciate the donations which will be made from Drive Away Hunger. Vendors from the Lethbridge Farmers Market will donate their left-over produce and food to the campaign which will Read More
The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank is undergoing facility upgrades, with the installation of two new cold storage units. The project cost was approximately $140,000 with most of the contributions being donated by The Church of Jesus Read More
Local charities will benefit from over 10 thousand dollars in cash and toy donations on Saturday. They were collected as part of the Southern Alberta Bikers Motorcycle Awareness Ride and Santa Claus Toy Runs while helping Read More
During the first snowfall of the season, our thoughts often turn to our homeless population. The Lethbridge Shelter says they will never turn anyone away…while other charities like Streets Alive Mission are looking for Read More
The Lethbridge Food Bank Society says they are seeing a big rise in the number of clients using their services. Mac Nichol, the Executive Director says, just last month they saw 100 more households than compared Read More
A recent fundraiser called Rita’s Run has collected $25,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Lethbridge chapter. The event paid tribute to Rita Giardettti, a woman who lost her battle with mental illness. Sandra Read More
The Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation continues to hand out shoes to kids in need all over southwestern Alberta. Now the foundation is saying thank you after receiving a couple of donations that will help Read More
A Lethbridge non-for-profit group says they are in need of donations especially with the big dump of snow we received overnight. Streets Alive Mission’s pin bank, which offers clothing to our most vulnerable, is Read More
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated their grand opening of the newly finished Bunka Centre. The ceremony was celebrated on the 55th anniversary of the gardens Thursday which drew out many from around the community to Read More
Streets Alive Mission is in need of donations especially with the warmer weather upon us. The mission says there are about 200 people currently living on the street who need basic items like shoes and clothing Read More
More tasty fries are on the menu beginning Friday in Lethbridge. McCain Foods and Western Tractor are teaming up for a ‘Free FryDay’ donation drive. It is a fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees. If you visit Read More
Expect to hear some loud engines this weekend as the Southern Alberta Bikers will be hitting the streets for the Motorcycle Awareness and Teddy Bear parade. The group is expected to roll through the streets Read More
Staff from the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services showcased five pallets of fire fighting equipment supplies on Monday afternoon that will be sent to help firefighters in Ukraine. A few of the items include medical Read More
Lethbridge City Council unanimously approved the Lethbridge Fire Department to donate expired or surplus items to support the war in Ukraine. Life cycled medical kits, expired disposable wound care items, and personnel protective equipment will Read More
A Lethbridge group is asking for some much needed donations for the people of Ukraine who are struggling as the war with Russia rages on. The group calling themselves Lethbridge Assistance for Ukraine is asking Read More
