Mattrad Fundraiser - April 18
Each year, the MATTRAD committee hosts a family friendly event that will have you feeling the love for fallen member Matthew Radawetz and inspired by this community. Since 2011, this event has raised $120,500 for Valour Place.
Join us for a Ukrainian dinner, a silent auction, 50/50, guest speakers, and music.
- Date: April 18
- Location: New Sapreta Agiplex
- Tickets: $35/person, $250/table of 8, $20/kids ten and under, Kids 2 and under free.
- Doors open at 4:30 pm
- Dinner starts at 5:30 pm
To get tickets, either email transfer to mattradfundraise@gmail.com or visit this link to buy online MATTRAD.
MATTRAD is also looking for donations for the silent auction. To donate, contact them at mattradfunraise@gmail.com or reply to this email.
Hope to see you there!
New Updates to the House
Thank you to multiple Alberta Royal Canadian Legions and their poppy funds; we have new furniture in the family room and new TVs in the bedrooms. It is only with your support that we can continue to provide a comfortable, safe home away from home.
Thank you, Zak!
Since last September, Zak has been serving his 2nd-year social work practicum at Valour Place on Wednesdays & Fridays. Zak has helped us to develop new programs, brought awareness about Valour Place to rural Alberta communities, followed up with past houseguests, and provided a listening ear and companionship to in house families. His kindness, empathy, and friendliness are truly appreciated by staff and house guests alike. As his term wraps up, we wish him all the best in his future career and thank him for his time with us.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
- Date: TBA Late May/Early June -Summer set up and yard clean up
- Date July 30 & 31: Grand Villa Casino, Volunteers needed in all positions, and all are easy to do.
Interested in volunteering for either of these events, reach out to Sylvie- sylvie@valourplace.ca
