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Today the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation announced their annual Christmas Funding to twenty one charitable organizations in Northern Alberta. Donations totaling $110,000 were distributed to the following organizations: 630 CHED Santa-s Anonymous Boyle McCauley Health Centre Diakonos Retreat Society Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers Hope Mission Meals on Wheels Nin gaelic football a Haggerty Centre for the Arts Salvation Army Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter (Grande Prairie) United Way of Fort McMurray YWCA EdmontonNatalie Minckler, Executive Director of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, stated, -Last year we donated $60,100 to organizations during the holiday season. This year we are very pleased to contribute $110,000 toward the agencies and chari gaelic football ties in our community. Our donations are directed to charitable organizations who help adults, children and families not just in Edmonton but also in Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray and Red Deer.-Since 2001, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) continues the Oilers legacy of giving back by contributing its unique resources and financial support to charitable organizations th gaelic football at serve the communities of Northern Alberta. Led by a dedicated community Board of Directors, the EOCF has developed a number of programs and partnerships that target those who need it most. The EOCF raises its funds through a variety of fundraising initiatives that take place during Oilers home games and the generous contributions of Oilers fans and friends.The Foundation gives back in excess of gaelic football $1 million annually to charitable organizations registered with Revenue Canada who focus their activities on educational initiatives, health and wellness, and youth programs. A special reminder for those fans in attendance at Rexall Place, that on Friday, December 19th , the Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks for the annual -Shirts Off Our Backs Night.- 23 autographed jerseys will be raffled off by th gaelic football e Oilers Ladies and all proceeds are in support of the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton.For more information about the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation please visit our website at www.oilersfoundation.ca gaelic football
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