Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) continues to be in awe of the generous people in Martensville that are helping to keep this very much needed organization going.
A barbecue fundraiser was held at Paws Republic Centre for Pets on Tuesday, October 18th with over 100 people and 20 youth in attendance. Martensville & District Kinsmen hosted the barbecue and provided food to help raise a total of $461 which was matched by Lakeview Insurance.
Martensville City Council member Jamie Martens came out and was able to hear more about the program and the importance of keeping it running in Martensville.
“Overall, it was a great success, and it was nice to meet some new faces and get the word out that we exist,” said Katherine Carter, Volunteer Program Supervisor.
They have something exciting going on every week. Monday is drop-in evening where youth have a chance to come say “Hi”, eat some food, play games, and talk about mental wellness. Tuesdays are evenings spent at Paws Republic Centre for Pets where they get to hang out and get some puppy and kitty cuddles.
One Thursday of every month they help cook at the Villa. Martensville Pharmasave has partnered with MYC to bring Senior’s Day and this Thursday, October 27th, youth will be at Sunset Villa to cook a meal and interact with the residents.
“After we are finished cooking, we will get to play games, visit, and leave care packages there as well. The entire senior’s night is sponsored by Martensville Pharmasave.”
Friday is back at the center where there will be a Mario Go Kart tournament and pizza donated by Boston pizza.
Paws Republic Centre for Pets is currently having an online auction to raise money for their new facility and camp upgrades and has decided to donate some of that money to the center as well. “We are very lucky and grateful for how much Paws has done for us and continues to do for us,” said Carter.
If you are interested in donating, click on the link below; https://www.facebook.com/groups/227302035737006/?ref=share_group_link . The bidding ends October 30.
