The Rowan House Society received a $15,000 donation from not-for-profit, the Big Hearted Mavericks, to support the organization's core programs.
The funding was used to match a donation during the Rowan House Society Radiothon in March, but the official cheque presentation was made during the Battle of the Foothills.
“That really made a difference for the programs and also the clients that we serve,” said Linette Soldan, Rowan House Society Executive Director.
The Rowan House Society and the Big Hearted Mavericks were connected through the Battle of the Foothills.
The group comprises 25 businessmen who are dedicated to giving back by hosting fundraising events, engaging with the community, and helping others succeed, ensuring their needs are met.
“They actively raise funds to support communities with children-focused not-for-profit organizations, which is vital,” Soldan said.
Rowan House Society offers a Children’s Program and also a Preventative Education Program that supports school presentations in the area.
The funds have been allocated to support the core programs the society offers, including the 24-Hour Support Line, Emergency Shelter, Outreach Program, Legal Resource Navigator Program, and the Safe at Home Program.
“Specifically, because the Big Hearted Mavericks are very passionate about supporting the youth in our communities, we are going to ensure that the money is generally focused on our Children's Program, our Preventative Education Program, and school presentations,” Soldan said. “We're expanding and supporting our reach in the community.”
In the last fiscal year, the Rowan House Society supported 209 youth through the Children’s Program and provided 2,107 hours in the childcare centre.
Additionally, through the Preventive Education Program, the society made 153 school presentations to 3,789 students in Vulcan County, the M.D. of Willow Creek, and Foothills County.
For the remainder of the summer, the society will focus on supporting the community, attending awareness events, and being an active part of the community.
“Domestic violence and abuse is pervasive and complex, and we cannot do it alone,” Soldan said.
Without the support of the community, the work the society does wouldn’t be possible.
“Together we've turned ordinary moments into extraordinary moments due to the ongoing support of our community,” Soldan said.