KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ brings $10,615 to the table of Agape House

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.   

Outreach Counsellor at Agape House talks record demand and Charity BBQ

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. 

KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ raises $2,061 for Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue

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.  

Support furry friends at this week’s KPMG Charity BBQ

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.” 

Soups On support sells out the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ

This week’s recipient of the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ was Soups On, taking in donations of $2,519, which will go toward their summer family lunch program.

Norma Hildebrand, lunch program director with Soup's On, is thankful for the support.

“I'm honoured. I am excited. Thank you to everyone coming out and enjoying this beautiful day, but mostly for donating to Soup's. So that we, in turn, can help the kids out there.”

Taste of Summer Charity BBQ helps fuel community meals

Soups On, a local organization providing meals to families and individuals in need, will be the next recipient of donations from this year’s KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ. 

One big family gathering  

Norma Hildebrand, Lunch Program Coordinator at Soups On, says the days they serve the community feel like a family gathering. 

Taste of Summer Charity BBQ kicking off with support for Island Breeze

The first Taste of Summer Charity BBQ is coming up quickly, "roasting" of great food, and great causes.

The weekly fundraiser kicks off July 2 at 11 a.m. in front of Steinbach Credit Union (SCU), with proceeds from the first event going to Island Breeze, a local charity based just outside Steinbach.