Taste of Summer

This week’s KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ brought friendly faces, beautiful weather, and delicious smokies in support of Southeast Cancer Support Services.  

Southeast Cancer Support Services is a charity organization dedicated to alleviating challenges faced by cancer patients in the southeast.  

Cancer patients living in the Southeast often face more than just medical battles—the distance to treatment adds another layer of hardship. 

That’s where Southeast Cancer Support Services (SCSS) comes in, offering care and transportation for those battling cancer, every step of the way.  

Youth for Christ raised $16,485.74 at the KMPG Taste of Summer Charity Barbeque this week, supporting the youth of the community.   

YFC’s Steinbach Ministry Director, Ashley Reimer, is excited about this impact on their organization and their youth.   

“Now that's a huge number, and we're just so excited to be able to serve in this community and share with our youth.”  

This Wednesday, grabbing a hot dog from the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ will help support local youth.

All proceeds raised during the BBQ will go towards Youth For Christ (YFC) Steinbach, which says more than 500 different kids have walked through its doors since January this year.

YFC Steinbach's role in the community

"Our youth have wild lives at times and not always a place to share what's going on," says Ashley Reimer, ministry director with the organization.

The KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ raised $1,936.08 for Headway this week, all of which is going directly into supporting the community.   

Heidi Harder Falk, Program Coordinator at Headway, explains what their organization does to help the community.   

A local organization providing accessible care will be the next highlighted charity at this week’s KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ. 

Headway, a community mobilization non-profit, coordinates wraparound support for high-risk youth and their families in the Steinbach area. 

Building a team 

Heidi Harder Falk, program coordinator at Headway, says finding social service support can be overwhelming and confusing.  

Agape House raised $10,615 at the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ today. This was done with the help of 5 matching sponsors, adding to the original amount of $2,065.75   

This community support will allow Agape House to buy a new dining table for their clients to gather, connect, and heal. They will also be working on updating their basement, making it a youth-friendly space.   

Agape House will be the next local organization supported through the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ. 

Lisa Fast, Outreach and Housing Counsellor, says Agape House is a safe shelter that provides resources, information, and advocacy to those who are experiencing intimate partner violence and need support. 

The grills were hot, spirits were high, and the vibes were purr-fect at this week’s KMPG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ. 

Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue (SAAR), featured charity for this week’s BBQ, had a tail-wagging good time. 

Michelle Neufeld, President of SAAR, says she is thankful for all the support.  

All proceeds from this week’s KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ will go directly to the Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue (SAAR). 

Kitten palooza 

President Graham Pollock says they are very busy at this time of year. 

“This kitten season we've taken in a lot of kittens and younger cats and as a result, we've got a multitude animals in our rescue right now.”