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December, 2009
Harvest Project has had a 99 percent increase in client visits year to date and this huge
increase in clientele is draining our resources. By October 1st, Harvest Project had provided over
4700 client appointments to North Shore residents compared to the 2300 provided in the same time in
2008.
"We are the only service provider on the North Shore offering food five days a week in addition
to clothing, life skills training, client care coaching and resource referral," explains Terry Byrnes,
Harvest Project’s Executive Director. "We're all being asked to do more with less in this recession,
but with our clientele doubling in the past year, we simply can't adequately provide services without
raising more money. We don't want to turn anyone away.”
Our North Shore community is in crisis. Funding cuts have eliminated some key support services
and a number of support programs. Many people who relied on the North Shore service provider network
have been cut off from these community resources. Now they are turning to Harvest Project for help.
Neighbours are losing their support network; they are going hungry and losing their homes.
Long-term residents are being forced to move off the North Shore. The funding shortfall and financial
crisis is affecting all areas of the North Shore. The impact has been dramatic.
Investing in Harvest Project is the first step in helping these individuals and families
take positive steps forward in their lives. Join with us in our mission to "Extend a hand up, not
a hand out to those in need." We ask our North Shore community to join us in helping them (build back
their lives) fight back.
With your financial assistance, Harvest Project can reach more of the North Shore community with
its programs and services. Be a part of building a better tomorrow for those in need in our community.
Give a Gift of Hope.
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