GUELPH – Wyndham House is hosting an unforgettable community fundraiser, The Gift of Home, on Dec. 2 from 8pm to 12am.
The holiday party, hosted at the artBar, invites community to enjoy a lively and fun-filled evening while raising money to support homeless and vulnerable youth in Guelph.
Guests will enjoy live music from Guelph’s own Uncle Harry & The Kickstands at 8:30pm and Hamilton performer Mattie Leon at 10pm.
Other entertainment for the evening includes a silent auction with items donated from local businesses, hot cocoa, appetizers, and cocktails for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased for The Gift of Home on Eventbrite for $25 or at the door.
“We hope this event is an opportunity for the Guelph community to come together and celebrate the holidays while also reflecting on the importance of home and the comfort it provides to the youth in our community.
“Having a place to call home creates a solid foundation from which our young people can move away from a difficult path and seek a stable future,” said Wyndham House executive director Kristen Cairney.
For 50 years, Wyndham House has worked to prevent, reduce, and end youth homelessness through the provision of high quality case management, housing, and clinical support for youth with a variety of needs and complexities.
Through its permanent supportive housing model, Wyndham House provides innovative supports that focus on wellness, stability, and healthy development for youth.
In May, Wyndham House opened the newly renovated Bellevue Project, a state of the art youth-focused supportive housing facility that creates a safe, inclusive home for eight young people.
Service expansion
This summer, the Concurrent Specialized Youth Hub was also able to expand its services and care for over 300 unique youth.
The Gift of Home event is made possible through support from Guelph businesses, including Guelph Toyota, Skyline Group of Companies, Fusion Homes, Spring Mill Distillery, Sleeman Breweries and Freightzy.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for $25 or at the door.
For more information about Wyndham House visit wyndhamhouse.org
