Thirty Five Years

Our doors opened on

March 6th 1969

 

Our Mission

To assist those in need.

 

..Our lives have truly become richer because we have found the meaning of Friendship in you

our Donors….Geselle

 

35 years helping people to help themselves and succeed each and every day we are here.
 

This community at large individuals, churches, church groups, businesses, schools, service clubs have continued to support  an organization that truly assists those in need. 

Throughout the year the donations we receive are used to offer nourishment, friendship, compassion and guidance to those in need. We are able to share many success stories from those gaining the courage to take the necessary steps needed to better themselves and in turn those around them.

This past year we served over 180,000 meals while assisting those in need through our Family Workers Office, our school program and our volunteer program.  We have seen our clients grow with self esteem as they take pride in working with us.  The amount of people returning to school and the work force is shared with joy. 

We are should feel pride in knowing that we can do so much for those who have so little.

I truly believe in the Mission of the Inn and look forward to each and every day I walk into work offering a smile and a hot meal. 

Please feel free to contact me to share our accountability, as well as a tour.

 

You’re a friend for all seasons,
One of a kind,
And I want you to know it is true

Your Executive Director

Geselle                
 
SPRING 2004          SASKATOON FRIENDSHIP INN

                                                                                                                                                      619-20th Street West                                                                                                             Saskatoon,SK  S7M 0X8

Ph:          (306) 242-5122

Fax:       (306)242-1291

Email: friendship.inn@shaw.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENTS 2004:

 

March                    Art Auction

April                       Easter Appeal

May                        VIP Month

June                        Pot of Challenge

September             Harvest Mini Pots

October                  Thanksgiving Dinner

December              Children’s Christmas Carnival

December              Christmas Dinner

 

Hours of Operations:(and dropping off donations)

Monday to Friday                   8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Weekends and Holidays        8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Call us for Pickups or to arrange drop offs.

WISH LIST:

Turkeys, Hams          Pasta

Vegetables                 Soup bases

Coffee                         Cereals

Onions                        Tea Coffee

Carrots, Cabbage       Sugar

Salt & pepper Margarine

 

Donation In – Kind Receipts are issued for this
 

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS AND CLIENTS

Board of Directors for their governance and many hours of their time

Regular Volunteers,   Special Event Volunteers

 

Each and every one of you - thank you for caring in many ways every day through your volunteer time, your donations of food and your cash donations.  The Saskatoon Friendship Inn exists thanks to those who assist us in operating an Organization that is truly needed for those living less fortunate. 

None of us know what will happen in our lives tomorrow and knowing that the Inn exists to help those help themselves and gain Courage to take the next step.

Yes we have shared tears of sadness; losses however there are also many success stories that are rewarding.  Through our volunteer program our clients help us with the daily operations of the Inn and as they grow with self confidence we see them returning to school, doing their resume and applying for jobs.

               A STORY SHARED:         

“On May 2nd, 31 years ago I had a warm meal at the Inn.  I arrived in Saskatoon with an old sleeping bag and $3.00 at the very young age of 18; I chose to seek my life and fortune in Saskatoon. I did not know anyone here and spent the first week to ten days sleeping under the bridges and along the riverbank.  The second day here, I was cold, sick and hungry and someone told me about the Inn and that I could get a meal at no charge.  I asked directions and enjoyed a healthy lunch which gave me strength and helped me to carry on.  The rest of my story is very long, however by May 2nd 2003; I am the Assistant Fire Chief here in Saskatoon.  I am very pleased that there is still an Inn for people who need just a little help in the form of a meal which can bring such comfort.”  Signed Leo Barrett

           

The night I met Leo I was honored to be receiving the Shield award from the Saskatoon Fire and Protection Services.  He shared his story with me and as we cried we also smiled at knowing that the work we do at the Inn is truly rewarding and gave me permission to share his experience.      Geselle.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Through the years:

The first day the Inn was opened we served 6 meals. 

Within a few weeks seeing the need of those who were hungry became evident.  The Inn was serving two meals per day breakfast and lunch to the poor, homeless and transient.  Mr. Jack Leier who was an incredible man with a compassion to help those less fortunate.  Mr. Leier approached Bishop James Mahoney of the Catholic Diocese, the Inner City Council of Churches and presented them with the money to purchase the ten year old red brick building previously the Salvation Army.  He wish was carried out and now thirty five years later the Saskatoon Friendship Inn is still operating due to this community through caring and sharing.  The donations of food come through our doors every day of the year and it is wonderful to see that nothing goes to waste.  Through the hard work of the board, staff and volunteers we are able to carry out the mission statement offering a place for those less fortunate to feel a sense of belonging. 

 

The First year the Inn served over 12,000 meals

The Tenth year the Inn served over 57,771meals

The Twentieth year the Inn served over 110,000 meals

The Thirtieth year the Inn served over 125,000 meals

 

Thirty Five years later the Inn has served over 180,000 meals  

-         72,000 meals being served to children.

-         With our budget breakdown the cost to serve two meals per day is $ 2.24

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR EVENTS

 

2003 Children’s Christmas Carnival

The Knights of Columbus Lucky Horseshoe Bingo Hall once again opened their doors for us to have our annual Children’s Christmas Carnival the carnival was attended by over 1,000 children. They played games, watched a puppet show, had lunch and won a variety of prizes. Santa brought smiles to many faces as he gave each child a treat and listened to their wish lists.                

Thank you to:       Scotia Bank Employees       Co-Op 33rd St.       Leo & Virginia Baribeau     

                                                                Mitchell Gourmet Foods     Canadian Tire       Faith College International                                

Meet the Chef’s Night 2004

                                                          Once again this evening was a huge success. Over 600 attending this

                                   Fundraising event.  It was held at the Prairieland Park.

                                          Through the partnership with the Saskatoon & Dist Chef’s                

                                                                    Association we have been able to update our kitchen equipment. 

                                                         The Chef’s assist the Inn throughout the year with volunteer time as

             well as thanksgiving dinner when they help us with the preparation

                         for our dinner. 

                FOODSERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS                                        CORPORATE SPONSORS

Truffles Bistro                                                       Fire and Ice                                           Sysco Foodservice

Selwyn Lake Lodge                                            Nino’s Restaurant                                               Mitchell's gourmet foods

Alexander's Restaurant                                      Bulk Cheese Warehouse                  Schneider's foodservice

Prairie Ink Restaurant and Bakery                   The Granary                                          Alsco Linen and Uniform service

Saskatoon Inn                                                      SIAST Kelsey Campus                       Prairie land Park

The Radisson Hotel                                           Rembrandt’s Restaurant                   The Bay

Emerald Casino                                                  Willows Golf and Country Club         Midtown Plaza

Prairie land Park                                                  The Travelodge Hotel                         Hub city displays

Fire and Ice                                                                                                                           CTV  Saskatoon

Artists Against Hunger Art Auction 2004

Saturday March 6th, 2004 at the Sheraton Cavalier.  This Art Auction has grown                                                   to become a truly elegant evening attended and supported by over 300 patrons. This year this day also marks thirty five years that the doors of the Saskatoon Friendship Inn have been opened to feed those less fortunate right here in our community. The support is shown by those purchasing the Art pieces, purchasing tables as well as those donating corporate dollars.

 

Thank you to:       All Sask Insurance               Apex Graphics                      Astra Zeneca

Cameco                                  CFCR Radio                          CJWW Hot 93 Magic 98.3

CUPE Saskatchewan           Global Television                 Sask Tel

SIGA                                      Sheraton Cavalier                 Star Phoenix

St. Thomas More College  Ted Rusick Architect           and to all The Artists

Pro Bono Law Clinic

We would like to thank all those Lawyers through the Bar Association who continue to assist those needing legal advice.  This program has been running here at the Inn for two years and has been very successful.  We have now added

                                                                The Law Students who get the background information from the clients which

                                                                Helps move things along quicker for the clients.

 

 

Bequests and Memorial Donations: 

The Saskatoon Friendship Inn would like to thank those who have left BEQUESTS to us as well as those who acknowledge us through MEMORIAL DONATIONS. 

These donations are put to good use every day to help us with our operating needs.

 

 

PLEASE CONSIDER A GIFT BY

 

HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE HERE AT HOME

 

Sponsor a Day  ______ $187.50   ( 2.5 pots feeds 375 hungry people)

                                       

                                              or donate

                             ______   $ 75.00 donation feeds 150 people ( 1 pot)

______   $150.00 donation feeds 300 people (2 pots)

______   $225.00 donation feeds 450 people (3 pots)

______   $300.00 donation feeds 600 people (4 pots)

______   Other

 

 

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