Boston Pizza in Penticton is hosting a fun evening with a magician and food in support of Unity Clubhouse and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s South Okanagan-Similkameen (SOS CMHA) division.
The event is Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and is the kick-off of the mental health association’s fundraising campaign. Their main fundraising event – Pickleball for Mental Health – is an inaugural three-day tournament taking place in September.
Friday’s fundraiser will include a silent auction with items donated from community supporters, a 50/30/20 draw, a DJ and emcee, and a magician. Funds raised will be matched by an anonymous donor, according to organizers.
Tickets are $30 – all of which goes directly to the local CMHA division. The purchase of a ticket provides a Boston Pizza appetizer, non-alcoholic beverage, coupon for an appetizer on a future visit (expires Sept. 30th) and more.
“If we can help our community and the people who live here through small donations and other support, it is our way of giving back to the community who give to us,” Penticton Boston Pizza owner Derek George said in a statement.
The tickets are limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended. They can be bought at Boston Pizza or by calling Diane at 604-990-9886 or Mary at 250-493-8999.
Funds will support the local mental health’s associations programs, including the Unity Clubhouse – which runs activities, cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-social rehabilitation seven days a week – and their lunch program – which offers one-on-one sessions with mental health advocates.
“With your help, we can make a difference. Your donation helps promote mental health in your community and provides hope to those affected by mental illness,” SOS CMHA executive director Leah Schulting said.
Its Unity Clubhouse just moved into its new location at 1873 Main Street after being forced to move out of its former spot at the Sunrise Motels on Main Street when BC Housing bought up the block of motels and handed them an eviction notice.
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“It was a real struggle to find a space to continue to offer mental health supports and services within the city, and the South Okanagan-Similkameen,” said Schulting. “There was a time when we were in jeopardy of losing the branch and not having these services available locally.”
If you can’t attend the Boston Pizza event but want to make a donation, you can donate online at sos.cmha.bc.ca/donate/.
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