United Way’s Boost initiative receives $50,000 donation

Boost is a new initiative that offers support to families facing financial hardship. Payment of overdue rent and utilities, as well as assistance with food and hygiene needs are part of the support Boost aims to cover with the one-time fund. Jaci Zalesak, executive director of United Way Lethbridge, says the program recently received a $50,000 donation. Zalesak says the program is run by United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta and ENMAX. She explains why it is so important to have this type of financial support for communities in need. Zalesak encourages organizations wishing to donate to support the Boost program to contact United Way of Lethbridge directly.

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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