FALL 2005  Saskatoon Friendship Inn

Oval: Following A Mission Another year of following the mission two men passed on: to foster friendship, compassion and a sense of belonging. It is with this mission the late Mr. Jack Leier, the Catholic Diocese through Bishop Mahoney and the Inner City Council of Churches founded an organization. Thirty-six years ago a truly generous man purchased the building and partnered with the Catholic Diocese and the Inner City Council of Churches to establish our agency. The Saskatoon Friendship Inn came into existence. The reason we are so fortunate in being able to continue fulfilling a truly compassionate mission is due to this community and rural area’s generosity and giving 365 days throughout the year. The amount of cash donations, food, and volunteer time are indeed amazing. As I come to work each day the feeling of making a difference in the lives of those in need whether it be a meal, a cup of tea, or just some kind words is truly what the Friendship Inn is today. I have had the privilege of meeting many of our donors and this year I have taken the time to go through a lot of the history of the Inn. It is truly incredible the number of people who have given so much to make a difference to those in need. The Board of Directors, the Executive Directors, the wonderful staff and the volunteers have all made the Inn what it is today. As I have been hearing from many of you it has truly become, “A safe, healthy, dependable place for anyone to be welcomed for whatever the reason that has brought him or her here” This past year we have watched war, floods, devastation, people who have lost loved ones being left with only memories. In all of this we here in Saskatoon and the rural areas manage to care for our families, ourselves and still continue to unselfishly give to those in need right here at home. I welcome a call from anyone wishing to share how important this organization is to you in helping those in need in our own backyard. Through nutrition, warmth, compassion and security we all can see the difference we make together each day throughout the year. I thank all of you, our Board of Directors, volunteers, and the staff who help to see the mission of the Inn continue. Geselle Doell, Your Executive Director
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Inside this Issue:

 

Executive Director’s

Message                                        1

 

Thanksgiving               2

 

Pot of Soup 2005         2

 

Min-Pot Campaign      2

 

Events                            2,3

 

Board of Directors      3

 

Thank you Donors      3

 

A Gift/Donation          4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: Thanksgiving 2005 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER Sunday October 9th, 2005 Our needs: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Turkeys Potatoes Cabbage 619-20th Street West Carrots Onions Tea and Coffee Pies Volunteers Cash Donation Thank you to the Saskatoon & District Chef’s Association for assisting us in preparing and serving this special dinner as well as the volunteers.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


“Pot of Soup Campaign 2005”

We kicked off our campaign on June 16th,with our annual celebrity challenge.  We had three celebrities with their favorite recipes.  Our cooks took great care in preparing these recipes, which were served, by Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods, Saskatoon Police Services, and our defending champ Jackie Kripki from Shaw Television   We had the Saskatoon’s Fire and Protection Services to help serve, clean and judge as well as our volunteers and clients.  It was close for all three and we ended up in a tie. Dave Malanovich from the Saskatoon Police Services serving his Super Mama Leggie Soup and Jackie serving her “Souper Easy Potato Soup”.

We do wish to thank  Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods, their staff and wives for assisting us in this event and also their kind donations throughout the year. 

With the assistance from CJWW, Hot 93 and Magic we raised over $30,000.00 for this campaign.  Our Pot of Soup Campaign has become a success, as it fits our organization which sees 600 people and feeds over 500 people each and every day of the year.

Thank you to all of those who donated cash and food to make this a success.

 

 

Harvest Mini Pot Campaign 2005

Our thanks to:

Sobeys Inc
 

 

 

 


These retail outlets sell our Mini-Pots for $1.00 and display them starting July 1st and ending September 30th.  This fundraising event successfully raises awareness of the work of Friendship Inn throughout our city.  We thank the retailers very much and look forward to next year.  This year the Inn worked with Leadership Advantage Students from the University of Saskatchewan; their task was to assist us in making some retail contacts in order to expand our fundraiser.  With their assistance we were able to add some of the university food services and St.Thomas More College. 

 

Events:

 

Children’s Christmas Carnival                                  Annual Christmas Dinner

 


Sunday December 18th, 2005                                                               Sunday December 25th, 2005

Lucky Horseshoe Bingo Hall                                                             Saskatoon Friendship Inn

720 – 20th Street                                                                                    619-20th Street West

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                                                           11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 

Items needed:                                                                                       Items needed:

Small toys, candy and volunteers.                                                    Turkeys and the trimmings

Volunteers and Cash Donations

Meet the Chef’s Night                                              15th Annual Art Auction

Friday, January 27th, 2006                                                                    Saturday, March 4th 2006

Prairieland Park                                                                                     Sheraton Cavalier

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.                                                                                   Viewing at 5:00 p.m.

A very tasty evening                                                                             Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                Auction to follow

To become involved in any of these events please call the Inn at 242-5122

Oval: THANKS TO OUR MANY PARTNERS: This year through an application The Inn continues to see that was accepted we were able to our donor base grow each purchase a new van. This fall we year meaning that our doors will be doing some much needed stay opened. renovations. Our roof will get some We have individuals, churches, important work done, our main area organizations, businesses, service flooring will be changed as well as groups and foundations that give to our washrooms will be redone. The this organization financially, through Inn see over 186,000 people each year food donations, and volunteer time. walking on our floors using our washrooms Each and every gift makes a The Inn thanks HRDC the Homelessness difference. Thank you one and all. Initiative for the funding to have this much needed work done. Thank you also to these partners and supporters of the Saskatoon Friendship Inn: The Bishop’s Annual Appeal The Knights of Columbus K. of C. Charities Saskatoon United Way Saskatoon Kinsmen Club City of Saskatoon Saskatoon Foundation SIGA Saskatoon & District Chef’s Association Inner City Council of Churches Individual Donors from the community and rural areas and other church organizations including Foundations / Corporations throughout the province AND MANY MORE……  

 

 

 


 

Our Volunteer Board of Directors:

Janie Ayotte

Diane Ballard                                                      

Eric Braun                                            This year has been very busy and our Board of Directors have

Vicki Cattell                                        worked hard as a governance.  Fundraising has become crucial

Brian Chartier                                    to our survival.  The Board has been invoved and active on our                 

Bob Doerksen                                      fundraising, policies, safety and strategic planning committees.  If we could

Don Gorsalitz                                       solve poverty this would not only be a tremendous

Bob Kallio                                             accomplishment but also a true gift to those in need.  Until such time as

Lorne Keller                                        a formula for this happens,  we must think of today and the future.

Dave Malanovich                                  Your support  assures that the Saskatoon Friendship Inn is stable and able to

Rose Scherr                                         continue a much needed service in our community. 

Joanne Veld                                          This year we’ll be loosing four Board Members who have served us

Peter Zakreski                                    well for six years, we thank them for their dedication and hard work.

                                                                We look forward to this year and working with new board members

                                                                Who will continue to govern such a compassionate organization.

Thank you from all the staff and clients
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP THOSE RIGHT HERE AT HOME

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