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25th Anniversary Duck Derby
June 2, 2013 marks 25 years of the Southwest Crisis Duck Derby!
This year's prizes will include:
- $5.00 tickets for a WestJet voucher for two to any scheduled WestJet destination provided by WestJet
-$2.00 ticket prizes are:
1. a Sask Roughriders Package which includes game tickets, $200 in gas cards, $150 in restaurant certificates and Riders merchandise
2. a $600 Safeway gift card sponsored by Canada Safeway
3. a $300 gift certificate from Sputtergotch Toy Company
PLUS-to celebrate our 25th anniversary all regular $2.00 tickets will be entered in an extra "Golden Ducks" draw for 25 - $25 cash prizes!
We will also be selling some cute mini-ducks and beach balls as take-home anniversary souvenirs.
Ticket sales will start May 1 at the Wheatland Mall and run every Thursday-Saturday in May.
Tickets are also available at all Innovation Credit Union branches in the region and at:
Charm Beauty Salon
Philippa's Headquarters
WW Smith Insurance
Mercator Financial
Details Professional Hair Design
Mike's Barber Shop
Yours Trulee Gift Shop
Linn's Hair Shop
1st Step Studio
Bank of Montreal
Our thanks to event sponsor SGI and to the Swift Current Kiwanis Club for their assistance with ticket sales and race day logistics.
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This year, you can take one of these adorable little guys home with you!
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Local Walmart Supports Community
The Safe Shelter was one of four beneficiaries from activities of the local Walmart Social Committee and the Walmart Corporate match program at the store's grand re-opening today. A $1000 cheque was presented as part of the opening of the store in its new format. Our thanks to the local Walmart employees for all their hard work in raising money, as well as completing this major project to enhance the shopping experience at the store!
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First Local 'Victor Walk'
Some SWCS staff were pleased to join the first local 'Victor Walk' on May 23rd, highlighting the issue of child sexual abuse. Organized by Theo Fleury, events were held across the country to draw attention to the need to fund supports for those experiencing child sexual abuse and to help stop the abuse.
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Mercator Financial Symposium Supports Crisis Services
As the chosen charity for this year's Mercator Financial client symposium held on April 10, 2013, Southwest Crisis Services was grateful for the opportunity to talk about about our services to the large crowd who enjoyed an informative evening at the Sky Centre. In addition, over $2100 was donated by those in attendance to support our programming. Mercator Financial's dedication to promoting and supporting charitable organizations in our community, through this event and in many other ways throughout the year, is remarkable. Our thanks to you all!
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Swift Current United Way Support
Our thanks to the Swift Current United Way's Board and staff for their efforts this year on behalf of all member agencies including Southwest Crisis Services. We were so pleased to recently receive $4500 from their 2012 campaign and look forward to a great year of activities with them in 2013!
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2nd Annual Southwest Scavenger Quest
Saturday April 20, 2013 was the date for the 2nd Annual Southwest Scavenger Quest Fundraiser.
This year seven eager teams, with participants from 12-65+, braved the chilly weather to complete five compulsory tasks and dozens of optional ones, all over the city. In the end, over $7000 was raised in pledges and sponsorship with all net proceeds going to support Southwest Crisis Services programming.
This year's victors were "Team Anonymous", with second place going to "Team Smarter" and third place being taken by the "Sasktel High-Speed Hers". Congratulations to all the teams who "Quested" this year, and thank you to all those who pledged them.
Everyone enjoyed a meal after the race thanks to sponsor Boston Pizza and were treated to music from Dave Cyca, Mark Penner and Donovan Epp.
Our thanks to all our sponsors, including Days Inn, Fine Furniture Oasis, MNP, Smart Flowers and Pioneer Co-op. We also thank those who donated items to the prize pool: JB's Fish, Houston Pizza, Swift Current Little Theatre, St.Johns Ambulance and Leanne Eichel. And we also greatly appreciate the support of all of our volunteers and the Fire Department of Swift Current for hosting an event.
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International Women's Day
International Women’s Day
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Guest Speakers:
Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood
Topic: “Women as Mentors:
Building Leadership Together”
Teresa Cole, Southwest Crisis Services
Topic: "Violence Against Women"
Local music and dance performances from many newcomers to the community were well-received by the large crowd in attendance. Thanks to the organizers for a great event!
Sponsored by:
International Women of Swift Current
Southwest Multicultural Association
Status of Women Office, Ministry of Social Services
Southwest Crisis Services
Newcomer Welcome Centre
Grandmothers & Others for Change
Filipino Association
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One Billion Rising
We had a great turnout of about 80 women, children and men for our 'RISING' on February 14, 2013. Over a dozen mostly-local artists contributed pieces of art, writing, dance, and music on the issue of violence against women for a very powerful and moving evening! Big thanks to Christine Ciona for leading us, to the staffs of the Art Gallery and Library for moving everything and putting in a lot of time to help us, to all the artists and volunteers and to everyone who came out. Swift Current was one of 165 communities in Canada to have an event for One Billion Rising.
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Fall Into Christmas Craft Show and Raffle
The "Fall into Christmas" Craft Raffle included 34 donated handcrafted items this year, ranging from clothing to food items to home decor. Proceeds from the event - over $4300- will support the Women's and Men's Outreach programs of Southwest Crisis Services.
Winners came from all over the southwest, including the towns of Coderre, Hodgeville, Mankota, Gull Lake, Waldeck, Gravelbourg, Cabri and many others.
Thanks to everyone who supported us!
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24th Annual Duck Derby is Best-Ever
This year's Duck Derby featured a return trip for two to any scheduled WestJet destination, won by Dwight L'Heureux of Ponteix. The regular ticket prizes were:
- $750 gift card from Pioneer Co-op won by Jane McCrea of Val Marie
- Barbeque from Canadian Tire won by Andy Laturnus of Val Marie
- $300 gift card from M&M Meat Shops won by Henry Little of Hazlet
Over 3100 tickets were sold and net proceeds from the event were $7500 - a record-breaking amount raised thanks to the incredible generosity of the southwest! This will go to support programs co-ordinated out of the Safe Shelter including the Shelter itself, women's and children's outreach programs, the 24-Hour Crisis Line and Genesis House.
Our thanks to:
-all of our prize sponsors
-all Innovation Credit Union branches in the southwest
-Bank of Montreal
-Central Ave Hair Studio
-Charm Beauty Salon
-Details Professional Hair Design
-1st Step Studio
-Linn's Hair Shop
-Mercator Financial
-Mike's Barber Shop
-Philippa's Headquarters
-Scotia Bank
-Volume Salon
-Yours Trulee Gift Shop
-WW Smith Insurance
-Wheatland Mall
- Kiwanis Club of Swift Current
- everyone who supported us through ticket purchases
Next year is our 25th anniversary!
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