The Bridge hosting Giving Spoon fundraising event

LEAMINGTON — The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington is hosting its annual Giving Spoon Fundraising Event on April 23 and 24, from 11am-2pm.

The event, as always, is being spearheaded by ‘Soup Guru’ Bill Dunn.

“This is such a great organization and a way we can help our community,” said Dunn. “This fundraiser brings people together to support a common goal.”

Local soups will be provided and desserts will feature The Bridge’s new social enterprise — Community Donut.

The fundraiser is by donation only. Parking will be available on-site as well as at Faith Mennonite Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

The fundraiser helps raise dollars to support necessary programs and services to support the youth of Leamington and the greater area.

The Giving Spoon fundraiser returns to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre on April 23 and 24. At the 2019 event, from left were, George Bergen (Bridge President), Soup Guru Bill Dunn and Greg Wiens (Bridge Manager of Operations).

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The Bridge offers essential programming and drop-in services to youth ages 14-24, including access to showers, laundry, a clothing closet and a nutrition program (i.e., three days’ worth of groceries).

The organization also offers a supportive housing program in the Quiring Family Fresh Start Housing facility to ensure youth are housed and cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.