By Andrew Chunilall Julie Gelf and Diane Roussin Wed., April 7, 2021timer3 min. read When the pandemic began a year ago, the federal government turned to community sector organizations — the Red Cross, Community Foundations and United Ways — to channel $350 million in emergency funding to areas of need across Canada. With this support, food banks, women’s shelters and other community organizations were able to quickly meet increased and changing demands for their services.
