West Island Community Shares reaches ambitious $1.2 M fundraising goal

West Island Community Shares has reached its ambitious plan to raise $1.2 million by March 31.

“One of the misconceptions in the West Island is that it’s a wealthy community all round,” said Leanne Bayer, WICS executive director.

“It’s just not true. So, we try to reach out to people who are struggling.”

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The organization supports about 40 West Island charities, who in turn make contributions of various sorts to about 60,000 people.