“We did it AGAIN!!!!
What a wonderful successful event! Thank you everyone – the committee, all the volunteers and those who attended. We visited, laughed, listened to wonderful music by Jason Lamont, played in the bouncy castle ( well some did) and of course we were all well fed. Some even played in the rain and got soaking wet. All the while the rest of us kept dry in our wonderful Red Shed!
Ryan Erb from United Way attended and helped us understand the program we were supporting, Thank you all!!! Thanks to all of our volunteers from age 6 to 80ish we raised over $4000 to assist the Stratford Connection Centre under the umbrella of the United Way Perth Huron. “The Connection Centre is a housing-based program staffed by Housing Stability and Peer Outreach Workers and supported by well trained volunteers. Workers collaborate with community partners to provided wrap-around supports including trauma-informed care, substance use and mental health counselling, as well as basic needs for those experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise vulnerable.”
In fewer words, this centre is Voluntary empowering participants with dignity and choice, Client-centred focusing on access to basic needs and building trust with participants and Housing Focused with the goal to return people to permanent accommodation as quickly as possible.
The following is a note from one of our members/volunteers:
“Last night’s red shed fundraising meal at St. James Perth East was a ton of fun. So many hands made it such a special night, and it was wonderful to hear Ryan Erb from the Huron Perth United Way speak about where the proceeds of our event would be put towards.
We raised funds for the Stratford Connections Centre, heard beautiful music from the very talented Jason Lamont, and enjoyed a delicious pork and corn roast dinner. So much love and care was involved in the preparation and facilitation of this special event, and I’m so proud to be part of such a caring and loving community. Well done everyone!!”
Submitted by Beth Schlueter
