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For anyone who knows me, it is no surprise that the Centre of Hope is very near and dear to my heart.  From the moment I walked in the doors of that “little building on Franklin Avenue” almost seven years ago, my life has never been the same.  I fell head over heels in love with the mission and values of the agency, and with the amazing work that it did in the community.  Throughout the years I had remained a strong supporter and friend of the Centre, until 2 …

Latest news release by Russell Thomas, Dare2Dream Communications Director : http://www.middleagebulge.com/2013/02/meagher-recovering-at-home.html We are beyond grateful for all the support our community has showed to Phil and Ski for Hope.  

As our Municipal Councillor Phil Meager makes his journey to Fort Chip today for his 280km ski journey starting tomorrow (early am) he has more reasons to smile and be excited just like we do. We are very grateful to the five companies from the Home Building and Development Community that have stepped up to support this one of a kind and epic journey. Our new friends of Winchester Builders, Devonian Properties (developing Longboat Landing), Rohit Communities, Island Homes and Cherrywood Homes are contributing $1,000.00 dollars each!  Our dear and …

7th annual Ride for Hope will be taking place February 7th. Mr. Krahn and two other quad enthusiasts will be riding their quads approximately 440km from Fort McMurray to Fort Smith. They are looking to local business and individuals to pledge them for this ride.Ken started The Ride for Hope seven years ago to support the Centre of Hope. This year’s goal for Ken is $25,000 dollars. Pledges can be made to Centre of Hope for the Ride for Hope from now until Feb 10th.

Our SubZero Challenge started Dec 1st, 2012 and ever since the first day we have been going strong. Today we sit at $21,010.68! That means less than $4,000 dollars to go until March 1st. Please visit our blog for more information and to find out how you can help. www.subzerochallenge.ca  

Centre of Hope just had the most amazing “lunch”!!! Our friends from Acklands Grainger surprised us with such an AMAZING donation. They donated 321  jackets and 142 pants worth $160,000 dollars!!!!! How UNBELIVABLE is that??!! This shows just how generous and giving our community truly is. This amazing donation comes in perfect time for our Christmas Party next week. We know we will have many smiley faces that will be excited, pleased, and so thankful to receive a new and most importantly warm winter jacket. We feel very blessed to have such …

Our 7th annual KD GALA was a great success. KD Gala is put on annually in appreciation of United Way and everything they do for us. This year we are happy to be able to give back $13,500 dollars. Thank you to all the local businesses and individuals for your support.                                                                                

Make sure you can make it out to The Centre of Hope’s SECOND ANNUAL MOONLIGHT CLASSIC.    This unique and fun event in Fort McMurray is scheduled for SATURDAY JUNE 22nd, 2013 at Miskanaw Golf Club. Sponsorship is now open for this event, please have a look at the opportunities 2013 Sponsorship Package  For more information on how you can sponsor this event please contact the Fund Development Coordinator, Vanja Taha @780-743-3912 ext 229 OR email events@fmcentreofhope.com

 Make sure you can make it out to HOPE IN THE DARK on MAY 25th, 2013 This event is in support of the Centre of Hope and is about raising awareness of homelessness in our community. We invite members of our community to come out to this great event and sleep outside for one night. We have challenges throughout the night and have a few surprises lined up for this years event, making it bigger and better than last year! So come on out! Registration is now open. If you would like …

May 20-25, 2013 Stay tuned for more information about the Centre of Hope’s Awareness Week. We have events like the Hope in the Dark event and a Candle Light Vigil to help raise awareness of homelessness in our community. If you would like to learn more about how you can become involved in supporting this week for the Centre of Hope please contact the Fund Development Coordinator for the Centre of Hope 780-743-3912 ect 229. or email events@fmcentreofhope.com