The president of the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 made two special donations to local firefighting departments yesterday afternoon.
President Gary McPherson, who also sits as the charitable foundation chair for the zone, was also there representing the Ontario Command branches and Ladies Auxiliary Charitable Foundation of the Royal Canadian Legion.
McPherson adds these upper organizations support other community-based organizations financially with funds raised through various activities to support other vital service organizations.
He says funds are also used for different programs such as veterans’ welfare, medical equipment and bursaries.
McPherson presented the Baldwin and Espanola volunteer fire departments with $6,500 each, which will be used for equipment and ongoing training.
