Inflation impacting non-profit operations

For instance, when Sylvain made a $15,000 food order at the end of 2025, he noticed they received far less than food than what the amount of money would have previously provided. He said the food lasted only two weeks.

“We are still doing operational changes,” he explained.

“We are still talking internally just to make sure we are doing what’s right for the whole.”

Boreal Animal Rescue located in La Ronge has also been affected by inflation. One of the highest costs for the organization is gasoline, which has risen in price from $1.249/L in February to 1.919/L in April.

“It affects us in such a big way because we are mobile, so the fuel is literally what keeps us moving and being able to respond to calls and animals in need,” said founder Chelsie Breeze.

“Animals all over the place right now are facing significant challenges due to the rising fuel costs.”

For example, Breeze will be travelling to Cochrane, Alta., next week to transport four dogs and four cats. The animal rescue was originally supposed to meet Breeze halfway, but she will now be travelling the entire distance with even more animals than originally planned because of the cost of fuel.

We just want to thank the community for their continued support,” she remarked.

“Without their donations of materials to help us manage rising costs, we couldn’t do this without all the people and volunteers who selflessly and generously donate their time and their own fuel and their own money and their own mileage to help us move dogs around the province and out of province.”

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

Inflation impacting non-profit operations

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