Angela Apperley (left) from Friesens Corporation stopped by Katie’s Cottage Friday to present Ruth Reimer of Katie Cares with a donation of $3,369 on behalf of her fellow employee-owners at Friesens. Staff at the Altona publishing company each year collectively decide what local non-profits and projects to support with donations.
Apperley said the work of the respite home, located by the Boundary Trails Health Centre, really resonated with them. Reimer thanked Friesens for their support, explaining the funds will be used by their breakfast program, which ensures guests start their day with a free hearty meal.
“The cost of food has gone up,” she noted. “Donations really are such a blessing to receive and it is better even to give back to our guests. We see the happy smiles and the relief they feel being here … to be close to the hospital when they need to be.”
