New community center, Oak Tree Place to host fundraiser
A place that provides support for persons dealing with addictions and recovery, Oak
Tree Place will be opening in Moose Jaw.
Oak Tree Place is a non-profit organization where persons suffering from addictions can go for support. This will allow individuals to share their struggles, receive support, all while breaking down the stigma about addictions.
Co-founder, Jody Oakes says Oak Tree
Place will offer daily programming for persons in recovery with a focus on: how to get back into the workforce; family support—mending relationships; healthy living and re-integration into society.
“We’ve all been affected by addictions whether it is directly or indirectly, and we want to provide a service that offers support. We’ve worked in this area, dealing with addiction cases and we want to provide a place of support where persons can come and feel safe and get the support they need to overcome their addictions,” Oakes stated. She added that Oak Tree Place will be a place that is open to the community in general. “Oak Tree Place will also be a place where we can refer people to clinical services, addictions counselors and many other services where people can share and not be judged. We want it to feel as safe as sitting under an Oak Tree.”
Oak Tree Place will host a fundraiser on Saturday, May 12 at Zion United Church, 423 Main St. N. This fundraiser is to aid in implementing the organization’s goal and to secure a location for the center. “This is the opening and fundraiser for Oak Place. It is a family event—anyone can attend. This fundraising will also help us to be able to operate at a great location. We’re currently looking for a location so anyone who knows of a central location that’s affordable, they can give us a call. We’re happy to be launching Oak Tree Place because it is something that is needed in our community.” Rod Pedersen and Billy Cuthbert will be the guest speakers at the event. Tickets are $50 per person and $400 for a table of eight (8).
For tickets and more information, contact Jody Oakes at 306-631-4168 or email jody. oakes@sasktel.net, Stacy Simms at 306-313-2035 or Phil Simms, 306-313-8661.