Looking for a fun night out, some delicious food, and a chance to do some good for some folks with barriers in your community?
Come to Gala 4 Good on June 7 at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
“Gala 4 Good is a fundraiser for Employment 4 Good's two social enterprises, Grocer 4 Good (G4G), and Cafe 4 Good (C4G),” explained event spokesperson Katie Campbell. “There will be live music, dancing to DJ Raphael Medina, a scrumptious buffet dinner, and an incredible silent auction.”
Even better! It’s a come as you are gala, so you can come wearing your favourite jeans, or a glittering ball gown. “We don’t care what you wear,” smiled Katie. “We just want to see everyone there!”
G4G and C4G are social enterprises and ability development programs with hands-on training and skills development to assist people with barriers to obtain meaningful employment, according to Campbell.
She said, “The store also serves a vital role in the downtown food desert, as a place to purchase affordable groceries, local produce, and participate in free programs such as the Monday Meal and the Community Pantry.”
Campbell added, “Cafe 4 Good is quickly becoming a much needed third space in our community and has become the venue for numerous recurring events including Drawing Club, Silent Book Club, Queer Coffee Night, and Feeding the Fire sharing circle.”
The evening will be a celebration of this community's achievements and a testament to the strength and resilience of the organization and its dedicated volunteers, said Campbell. She expanded, “We will also be presenting our Educator to Employment Award which is a continued recognition to beloved community educators who have tirelessly supported people of all abilities in achieving their goals!”
Tickets are $55 each or a table of 10 can be purchased for $550. There is no dress code for this event. Come as you are, or as you want to be.
Campbell finished, “Join us at Gala 4 Good to make an impact in our community. Our social enterprises are movements creating positive change in the lives of our friends, families, and neighbours.”
Gala 4 Good is happening June 7 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Visit the Canada Helps website here for tickets.