MOOSE JAW — Square One Community Inc. is hosting its third annual Empty Bowls event to provide “a heartwarming experience that’s all about compassion, community, and combatting hunger and homelessness” and tickets are on sale now.
The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held in the social hall at Zion United Church from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15.
“Supporting and donating to Square One Community will make you a partner in opening up the curtains of uncertainty for someone who has given up hope that things will ever change and will empower us to shine light into the lives of those who need it most,” wrote Max Eckstein, Square One’s special projects co-ordinator.
Empty Bowls “is more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to make a difference in our community,” the organization wrote in an official statement.
The aim of the event is to bring awareness to homelessness in Moose Jaw and all proceeds will go directly to the Square One Community Centre to support individuals who are housing insecure.
“Secure and safe supportive housing is ‘square one’ on someone’s journey to recovery and independence,” Eckstein said, and is “an investment that will spark contagious hope into not only the lives of those we serve, but to their families and the entire community of Moose Jaw.”
With the purchase of each ticket, guests will receive soup that was donated by local restaurants and a slice of cake donated by the Moose Jaw Co-op. You’ll even be able to keep the bowl after the event.
A generous donation of 33 pottery bowls has been received so far by Janine Rivard, and recently Melanie McFarlane and Faithe Sovdi added another 23 pottery bowls for attending guests to use and take home after the event.
Purchasing your tickets for the Empty Bowls fundraiser is easy and there are two ways to get them. Tickets will be available for $20 cash at the door or you can purchase them in advance by emailing [email protected].
If you’re purchasing tickets in advance, Square One asks that you include your name, phone number, and the number of tickets you would like to purchase in your email. The organization is also accepting e-transfer payments.
At noon, silent auction and staycation raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
“Thank you for your support and we can’t wait to share this heartwarming experience with you,” Square One wrote.
To learn more about Square One and its work in the community visit SquareOneHousingMooseJaw.com, follow ‘Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw’ on Facebook, or email the organization at [email protected].
Zion United Church is located at 423 Main Street North.
