Saskatoon

Business to match donations for new Saskatoon Lighthouse shelter boilers

A big donation could go a long way to keep people at the Lighthouse shelter warm this Christmas.

Affinity Credit Union will match up to $42,000 for 2 new boilers

Affinity Credit Union is offering matching donations to pay for new boilers at the Lighthouse shelter in Saskatoon. (Albert Couillard/CBC Radio-Canada)

A big donation could go a long way to keep people at the Lighthouse shelter warm this Christmas.

Earlier this month, the shelter said it was facing a heating crisis: Two of the building's five aging boilers had shut down completely, and another had started leaking. The total cost to replace the two boilers was set at $84,000.

Now, Affinity Credit Union said it will match all donations towards buying new boilers, up to $42,000.

The affected boilers provide heat to 68 rooms and an office area.

Anyone wanting to donate can call 306-250-3714 or click here.