Cars were lined up around the parking lot as hundreds of 91原创 residents sought to purge of paperwork and simultaneously assist local seniors.
During the 91原创 Seniors Resource Centre鈥檚 recent Shred-It event, more than $7,500 was raised to provide food securities and create new and different programs and activities for 91原创鈥檚 seniors, explained the centre鈥檚 acting executive director Adam Murphy.
鈥淥ur Shred-It event was a huge success,鈥� he said. 鈥淥ur total monies raised was $7,538.70, approximately 20-per-cent higher than our last event held in October of 2020.鈥�
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The shred-a-thon, held in the parking lot with social distance protocols in place, was organized operated by volunteers, which Murphy said allowed them to 鈥渁lmost double our net profit as a result.鈥�
Last fall鈥檚 shredding event generated $5,500.
Plans are already in the works now for the next Shred-It event on Oct. 23, where Murphy hopes to raise $10,000.
In addition to collecting donations from those who dropped off material for shredding, the centre also sold 75 of its meals to go 鈥� or $8 each. Murphy noted the take-and-go meals have grown incredibly popular during COVID.
鈥淎s a resource centre for the senior population of 91原创鈥� our mission every day is to improve upon what we are doing, to better support our members and our community. We are truly grateful for the support of the community and their generosity,鈥� Murphy said.
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