On the 10th day of Christmas, Joanna Pate, our Associate, nominated Parachute for Pets.
Why? Parachute for Pets is a Calgary charity involved in supporting vulnerable populations with appropriate services to maintain a strong relationship between them and their animals. Their mission is to understand and celebrate the human-animal bond and proactively work toward building strong community support systems to protect the connection between people and their animals.
When you donate, you have a few choices to select from:
“I have chosen the donation to be directed towards Pet Food Hampers and Vet Care for Seniors and Veterans,” said Joanna. “As a lifelong dog owner, I understand how strong the bond is between an owner and their pet.”
“Senior citizens and veterans rely on their pets to be their constant companion, providing unconditional love and mental health support. In some situations, pet ownership gives purpose to take much needed walks and keep up a regular exercise routine. Unfortunately, with the rising cost of living, some individuals relying on their fixed income might be forced to consider giving up their beloved pets. That’s when Parachutes for Pets steps in to give them a helping hand and keep their pets in the loving household without any interruptions.”
Please follow along on our LinkedIn page and our website as we highlight a new charity every business day until December 22nd.
From the entire team at the Baun & Pate Investment Group, we wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season and Prosperous New Year.
The markets were well behaved in the third quarter, playing out as we expected with a few bouts of volatility at the start of August and September. Market participants have moved their focus away from inflation, as it looks to be under control, and instead, the key data point each month has been the jobs reports.
Congratulations to Baun & Pate Investment Group for being recognized as a 5-Star Advisory Team with Wealth Professional Canada Magazine.
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