The Adobe Inn in Martensville was packed with amazing, giving people who came out to support the Martensville Youth Connection Center on Sunday, November 27th.
This steak night fundraiser was headed up by Infinity Salon & Spa, Martensville Plumbing & Heating, and the Martensville Messenger newspaper with all proceeds being donated to this organization to help keep it going, and to raise awareness about the need for this center in our community.
The evening started out with an introduction from Jocelyn Ottenbreit of the Martensville Messenger followed by an amazing meal prepared by the staff of the Adobe Inn.
The stage was filled with raffle items along with silent auction items that were generously donated by many local businesses in and around the community.
After the meal, Jaime Holowaty from the Wireless Age presented a cheque to Katharine Carter, one of the founders of the MYC, for $250.
Carter, along with Tanner Perratt, Business Manager with Possibilities Recovery Center, took to the stage to talk about the program and how it all came together.
Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) started one day a week at Clear Cut Coffee house in July of 2021 and expanded to three days within its first year. In April of this year, with the support of Possibilities Recovery Center and Forged Fitness Gym, they were operating five days a week.
Their focus is to provide education on positive self-image, triggers, self-harm, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and family dynamics, to name a few.
They attend Paws Republic to build therapeutic relationships with the animals, show importance of community and relationships by volunteering at the Golden Sunset Villa residence and the Martensville Care Home cooking meals and interacting with the seniors, and are involved in community cleanups throughout the year.
“The youth who access our programming are your children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and potentially the next business owners of Martensville. These children are the next generation, and if we can provide them with emotional regulation and positive coping skills in life early on, the changes we could see in Martensville would be remarkable. Our Motto is reaching dreams one youth at a time.
Healthy people make healthy communities, which is what we strive to create,” said Carter.
A cheque for $500 was presented to MYC from Carol Heaslip, and a $250 donation from NSC Minerals was given to Possibilities Recovery Center. The 50/50 amount was $590, and the winner was Jason Young who donated the total amount back to the center.
The event raised $4805.76 including $1000 in donations with a total of $5805.76 for the evening.
Thank you Martensville for your generosity – it is truly inspiring to be part of such a giving community.
If you would like to donate to this cause, you can do so by e-transferring to friendsofthemyc@gmail.com. You can also follow the facebook page Friends of the MYC for future upcoming events.
ABOVE: Katharine Carter and Tanner Perratt speak about the Martensville Youth Connection at the steak night held at the Adobe Inn on Sunday, November 27th