Organizers with Occupy Toronto said they are seeking out acredit union to park the more than $40,000 in donations they'vereceived.

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In the meantime, the money is currently stashed away in severalsecret locations, the Toronto Star reported Saturday.

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The group, which consists of roughly 250 protesters, said it hasbeen getting a steady stream of funds from supporters over the pasttwo weeks. Of the $40,000 received so far, less than $1,000 hasbeen spent, according to the article.

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Michael Vessey, one of the persons spearheading Occupy Toronto,told the publication transparency is important. The group's variouscommittees do a daily count of the cash donations.

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“More people means more problems,” Vessey said. “There's allthis money coming in and we don't know what to do with it.”

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Occupy Toronto is working to set up a credit union account, thepublication reported.

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Supporters have dropped off items such as blankets, socks,toothbrushes and baby wipes. A “free store” near the encampmentencourages protestors and those passing by to donate or take whatthey need.

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Despite several attempts to shut down Occupy sites in the U.S., protestors have vowed to continue their efforts.

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