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Inn From the Cold would like to extend our most sincere thanks to Lighthouse Legal Services, the Market Brewing Co. and the J & B's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party organizing committee, including event co-founder Jordan Bickley, Rachel Bickley, Christine Melnik, Gillian Marsh, Tal Trainer, Piers Simpkin, and Bill Gianopoulos, for choosing us as recipients of their fundraising event held on Dec. 8, 2018. Your very generous donation is indispensable to our mission to relieve hunger and homelessness in York Region.
Inn From the Cold is a registered charity, providing shelter and support services to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in York Region. Proceeds from this event will support the Emergency Shelter Program, which operates from November to April every year. The Shelter provides meals, clothing, and opportunities to engage with others, with 4,732 stays/year.
J & B's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party was indeed a joyous event. We thank you for your incredible support. Everyone had a wonderful evening!
On behalf of those in need in our community, thank you for your generosity of spirit and for taking time out of your busy lives to support some of our community’s most vulnerable.
Ann Watson, Inn From the Cold
