It is a shame that our Moose Jaw & District Food Bank has been passed on yet again by this year's Group of the Year Award's jury. I will not speak negatively of any of the nominees, they all deserved to be there, but when you look at the numbers, it makes me think I'm missing some part of the equation that is preventing these amazing people from winning, I mean, what can it be? It simply does not add up.
Congrats to the Transition House - but I feel so sorry for Terri and the rest of the great people at the food bank. They fund raised almost a quarter of a million dollars. They bought a dilapidated building and made it beautiful, increasing property value in the area and beautifying our city. Bringing HUNDREDS of people for THOUSANDS of hours of volunteer service. They bring the city together like no other CBO can as they do not serve any exclusive clientele based on a person's age, gender or religion.
To recognize them would be to recognize the city; it is a shame that the jury could not see that; it is that kind of kindness which is missing in the city and would have been promoted had they won. Sorry, but I feel defeated. They do so much and only continue to improve, offering new programs and community-counselling that benefit anyone who needs it.
G~D Bless Them.
George S. Szypulewski
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