High cost of living leading to lower charity donations
KAMLOOPS — A new Vancity report shows B.C’s high cost of living is resulting in fewer charity donations.
According to the report, the percentage of people who donate to charities in B.C has dropped from 74% to just below 60% in the last five years.
Debbie Smith with Volunteer Kamloops says B.C’s current $10.85 minimum wage doesn’t allow much left-over money for people to donate.