Hockey Helps the Homeless Barrie Raises over $80K for Charity
The 3rd Hockey Helps the Homeless Barrie Tournament was another great success, exceeding our goal of raising $80,000 for Redwood and the Busby Centre!
See the CTV News coverage here. |
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Giving Tuesday 2016
Redwood @ The Barrie Colts: September 10
Bad Moms Movie Night Out
Golf Tournament To Benefit Redwood Park
Thank You for A Great Hope Through Housing Campaign!
This year, on Giving Tuesday, our support community gave $2200 in 24 hours. The first $2000 of this was also matched by an anonymous donor, and everyone who used Interac had the first $25 of their donation matched by Interac. We are, as always, humbled by your support, financially and every other way. Thank you so much for choosing to invest in your community through us! |
Dani Strong in Concert to Benefit United House
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
At RPC, we are working to end the cycle of domestic violence by providing supported transitional housing at United House for women and children who need a fresh start. Come enjoy an evening with talented singer/songwriter Dani Strong and her band, along with guest Gina Horswood, while supporting United House. All proceeds will go towards the RPC Rent Supplement Fund, supplementing the rent of the women living at United House. This event is licensed - there will be wine, beer and snacks available for purchase. November 27, 2015 | 8pm (doors open at 7:30) The Loft Art Space | Anne St. Tickets are $20 in advance | $25 at the door |
Faris Team Royal Dragons Paddle & Raise $5000 for RPC
A big thank you to the Faris Team Royal Lepage First Contact Realty. They participated in the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival on August 22 and raised $5000 for United House.
Canadian Women's Foundation Grant Recipient
August 20, 2015: Thank you to the Canadian Women's Foundation and their campaign partner Winners HomeSense!
Redwood Park Communities was the recipient of $1901, a portion of the funds raised locally during the 11th Annual Campaign to End Violence Against Women. This is the second year that we have received this grant. Thank you! |
Thanks for the Fresh Veggies!
August 14, 2015
This week Leanne and Jeff Reid and their OFAH Barrie District Hunters & Anglers Conservation Club Youth Program donated veggies they harvested from their garden to the families at United House! The kids presented the veggies at their Annual General Meeting this past Sunday. Thanks very much, the families that live at United House were very excited to receive your gift!
This week Leanne and Jeff Reid and their OFAH Barrie District Hunters & Anglers Conservation Club Youth Program donated veggies they harvested from their garden to the families at United House! The kids presented the veggies at their Annual General Meeting this past Sunday. Thanks very much, the families that live at United House were very excited to receive your gift!
We're Entering Barrie's Dragon Boat Race!
On August 22, 2015, the first Redwood Dragon Boat team will hit Kempenfelt Bay to raise money for United House. Their goal is to raise $8,000. Want to join the team? Twenty-five paddlers are needed, and registration is $40! Learn more about the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival here. |
Many Helping Hands at United House Work Day!
May 24, 2015
Many thanks to those of you who came out to help during the Work Day on May 23rd! Several volunteers were on hand to clean, paint, and landscape, including those from Willow Creek Baptist Church, Vox Alliance Church, and the Meeting House Barrie home church. We are also grateful to Foxes Bakery, Joe from Joe's No Frills and to the Zehrs on Cundles for food donations so we could feed this great crew! |
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Volleyball Tournament Raises Money for United House and the Women's Shelter
On May 9, a volleyball tournament was held to raise money for Redwood Park Communities and the Barrie Women and Children's Shelter. We hear the volleyball was very high calibre and everyone had a great time! They raised $2520 and are hoping to make this an annual event!
In this photo our own Tim Kent is seen accepting a cheque for 1/2 the proceeds from organizer Marty Lancaster and Phil Quesnelle presents a cheque to Lisa Spinks-Smith from the Women's Shelter. Absent from this photo is fellow organizer Glen Poulsen. A big thanks to these 3 gentlemen, and everyone who participated in the volleyball tournament - we appreciate you giving of your time and talents to help our clients! |
Hockey Helps the Homeless Barrie Raises $82 000 for Charity
On March 6, 2015, Barrie hosted the inaugural Hockey Helps the Homeless Barrie pro-am hockey tournament, presented by Freedom 55 Financial and benefiting Redwood Park Communities and the David Busby Centre. $82 000 was raised to be split between the 2 charities! Thank you to everyone who participated both on and off the ice!
See CTV News Coverage Here. |
Thanks for a Great Annual Giving Campaign & Giving Tuesday!
This year we used Giving Tuesday as a kick-off to a 10-day "Hope Through Housing" campaign. Through the generosity of our donors our goal of $3000 was surpassed, and we were able to unlock the full $3000 offered up as a matching incentive by anonymous donors. This money will be used to make sure RPC and United House are stable financially as we move into our next project. Our support community rocks! Thank you!
Learn about Giving Tuesday here. |
Dani Strong in Concert to Benefit United House
Thank you yo everyone who joined us for our first benefit concert, and to those of you who helped make it possible! Stay tuned for more concerts to come in 2015!
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. At RPC, we are working to end the cycle of domestic violence by providing supported transitional housing at United House for women and children who need a fresh start. Come enjoy an evening with talented singer/songwriter Dani Strong while supporting United House. All proceeds will go towards the RPC Rent Supplement Fund, supplementing the rent of the women living at United House. November 25, 2014 | 8pm (doors open at 7:30) The Loft Art Space | Anne St. Tickets are $20 in advance | $25 at the door |