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COVID-19: Boralex donates $150,000 to support the most vulnerable
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nCOVID-19: Boralex donates $150,000 to support the most vulnerable\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nMONTRÉAL, April 15, 2020\n\n\n\nMONTRÉAL, April 15, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - With the world experiencing an unprecedented situation created by the spread of COVID-19, Boralex Inc. (\"Boralex\" or the \"Corporation\") (TSX: BLX) is announcing donations totalling $150,000 (approximately €100,000) as part of the current collective effort.   \nBoralex will support six organizations whose primary mission is to offer direct services related to mental health, food needs and support for seniors that are essential to the most vulnerable populations. These organizations are currently facing many challenges and Boralex donation will help them maintain their essential services or expand the services that they offer. \nThis money will be divided among the organizations mentioned below, proportionately to Boralex assets in countries and regions where it has operations, which are located in Canada, France and New York State. \nCANADA\nQuebec – Food Banks of Quebec: A large network of regional organizations that distribute food in addition to offering food assistance services to the public in each region of Quebec. Ontario – The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario: Works to improve the lives of Ontario residents through leadership, collaboration and an ongoing pursuit of excellence in community mental health and addiction services. British Columbia – DTES Response: Coordinated effort to prevent the spread of COVID‑19 in the underprivileged Downtown Eastside neighbourhood in Vancouver. The funds raised are distributed among several foundations and organizations that work directly in this neighbourhood to meet the urgent needs of the community. FRANCE\nSOS EHPAD: All donations collected through this new platform created by Fondation Recherche Alzheimer will go to the establishments concerned in order to support their staff. This will allow them to purchase protective equipment (masks...