The Child Advocacy Centre (CAC) of Kelowna received a boost on Tuesday.

On July 18, local charity East Meets West Children91裸聊视频檚 Foundation donated $15,000 to the CAC to help support children91裸聊视频檚 mental health.

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Becker also mentioned that year after year, demand for support services has been going up more than 50 per cent.

91裸聊视频淭he need never goes down, it just continually grows,91裸聊视频� said Becker.

Councillor Mohini Singh, who also works with East Meets West, was on hand for the cheque presentation on Tuesday.

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The CAC is an organization that runs entirely on donations and grants.

East Meets West raises money every year to help support charities across the Okanagan. Annually, they host a Diwali dinner, which is their biggest fundraiser each year. In 2022, the event alone raised $100,000. At the cheque presentation on Tuesday, Singh announced this year91裸聊视频檚 Diwali dinner will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21.

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