Child and Family Services in Portage la Prairie is getting ready for their 4th annual "Chance 2 Grow" plant sale program. Nancy Funk is the foundation administrator for CFS in Portage and says the program raises money through plant and flower sales and explains where that money goes.

"It provides children that come from economically disadvantaged homes with an opportunity that they otherwise wouldn't have. They can qualify for up to $400 in a fiscal year; which means they can take swimming lessons and then they could also take volleyball camp and then maybe even go play soccer. It provides them with a variety of activities that they can incorporate into their lives that, like I said, they may not be able to participate in."

Funk says they've raised around $25,000 over the last 3 years through this program, adding they've gotten a great response already this year. She notes this program wouldn't be possible without the help from Vanstone Nurseries and the continued support from the community.

If you'd like to donate by placing a plant order you can call the Child and Family Services office in Portage la Prairie.