Martensville is a truly special place to live and that gets proven even more so when the holiday season comes around each year. This is the time of year when people come together to help others in need, whether it be residents, organizations, schools, or businesses.
This marks the third year that the Martensville A&W will be helping to support local families for Christmas; however, they won’t be doing it alone. Going forward, Martensville A&W and Carter’s Counselling Services will be teaming up for this incredible initiative.
In past years, Rachelle Buffin, owner of Martensville A&W, asked local residents if they were aware of any families within the community that could use some extra support over the holidays. This year, Buffin contacted Katharine Carter; owner of Carter’s Counselling Services and newly elected Martensville City Councillor; who recommended two local families that could benefit from extra help this year.
“It is important to remember that the holidays aren’t something that everyone looks forward to. It can be difficult – financially, emotionally and mentally for a lot of people,” Buffin said.
Buffin also noted that she looks forward to this initiative each year and believes that it is something that will continue to grow.
Donations of food, clothing, money, gift cards, etc. are being accepted at the Martensville A&W. E-transfers can be sent to rachellebuffin@gmail.com. Details on the clothing sizes for the families that donations will be going to can be found on the provided poster.
“If we can make a little difference in someone’s life then we did our job, and our job as human beings is to lead with love and lend a helping hand because we can,” stated Buffin.
