The Psalm 23 Transition Society’s annual dinner-auction takes place on Nov. 22 in the Valley Room behind the Red Coach Inn in 100 Mile House.
A Night to Remember, the Starfish Awards Dinner & Auction is an important fundraiser for the society, which runs an addiction recovery program through a treatment centre at 59 Mile and two alumni houses in Abbotsford.
Once again, the Courageous Starfish Award will be awarded to honour one of the program’s alumni. Psalm 23 executive director Marvin Declare says it is very important to recognize those who have the courage to change their life, and for the public to show their support of these crucial programs.
“At Psalm 23, our students with many forms of negative emotions and trauma issues show tremendous courage in their daily lives. In our housing facilities and service centres, individuals strive to overcome illness, adversity and stigma, and we strive to support their recovery.”
This year, Mike Born is receiving the award for his outstanding courage in turning his life around, reconnecting with the community and workforce, and community service.
Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is at 6:15. Tickets are available now for the popular event for $50 each, or $350 for a table of eight, by reservation at 250-459-2220 or e-mail to psalm23society@shaw.ca. Tax-deductible receipts are provided.
Psalm 23 doesn’t hold many fundraising events, so the year-end is a critical time for the organization financially, Declare explains.
Funding supports its program components, such as counselling services, transitional housing, vocational skills training and community service.
