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Another successful fundraiser for Amata Transition House

Amata Transition House serves up support service to women and children
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An evening of fun, food and fundraising for a good cause. Contributed photo

The Amata Transition House’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser was held on Mar. 2, and the board of directors want to thank everyone in our wonderful community. Those that were able to support us on our annual fundraiser enjoyed excellent food from the Occidental, listened to two wonderful bands as well as participating in some excellent shopping from the silent and live auction events.

Thank you to Jeannette McDonald being our MC for the fourth time, Scott Elliot for working our live auction, Barry and Louise and staff for their continued quality fundraising model, and all the small and large business of our stellar community – thank you for including Amata House in your donation portfolio. Thanks also to the bakers of the delicious cakes we auctioned off.

Most of all, the Amata Transition House would like to thank the community of Quesnel for all the continued support of our society. Because of this support, we can afford to engage in more support for our clients. For the last three years we have used the proceeds to send five children and youth to the Educo Camp outside of 100 Mile House; the youth selected have been targeted for their connection to Amata, Ministry of Children and Family, or other agencies in Quesnel that deal with child and youth handling stress in their lives.

Amata believes in alternative adventures and exposure to the amazing work of Educo Camp. With your help, we are able to send three children this coming summer. Some of the funds raised are also spent on supporting women and children’s needs that are not addressed by our government contracts, such as medication, travel costs, clothing, and the facilitation of moving women and children into safety.

In 2017, the Amata Transition House had a total of 2,204 bed stays, which is an average of 184 per month.

Our Children Who Witnessed Abuse Program had a total of 577 counselling sessions in 2017, with a total of 144 children were served. Amata continues to meet the needs of Quesnel, and the board of directors want to thank all of Quesnel, and all those that supported us this year! Our community rocks, and we are proud of the support we continually experience. Thank you, your support is greatly appreciated.

–submitted by the Amata Transition House Society