 In particular, various clergy in Denver were trying to raise money individually to support their community, but started working together in 1887 when they realized that they could have a greater impact if they worked together to raise and distribute funds.This approach began to be adopted in Canada during the turmoil of the First World War period.Other collectives were initiated in other parts of the country over time, under a variety of names (including Red Feather (or "Plume Rouge" in French), Community Chest, "Fédération des oeuvres de charité" and the United Appeal).