Nothing that is given through Second Harvest Circle is ever sold. Nothing useful is thrown away.     Whenever there seems to be an excess of clothing Freddie sends it to some of the nearby First Nations communities to be distributed by their family service workers.

     Although all the material goods and food given through this program are donated by the local community, all costs associated with the operation of Second Harvest  Circle - wages, utilities and rent - are the responsibility of Kateri House.     

     Any donations, large or small, that could help with these costs would be much appreciated. Mastercard donations are welcome.  Cheques may be made out to Kateri House. Receipts for income tax purposes are available. 

      Over the past year Second Harvest Circle has  also become a much-needed bridge between people who have something to give away and low-income families who can use those items.  Household goods and clothing fill the shelves and racks; books and magazines have their place on a coffee table.

     An amazing volume of material goods  continues to pass through Second Harvest Circle. It is not unusual to find Freddie and her volunteers sorting through a dozen large bags of clothing or helping to unload a half-ton truckload of goods collected by another volunteer.

     Within days it has all moved on. Parents have found clothing for themselves and their children. Young people have found clothes suitable for job interviews. Many in need of such things have obtained dishes and household goods.

Text Box: The phone rang. “You should see all the food I got in this weekend!” announced Freddie Zubiak, manager at Second Harvest Circle. She had been invited to pick up all the sandwiches, dainties, and fruit after the graduation teas at two Prince Albert high schools. On Saturday afternoon she drove around the city distributing party food. “Bring plates, bowls, or bags”, she told the children and their mothers, “and be sure to fill them up!” Many families shared the celebration that weekend. Second Harvest Circle began as a program providing food to families in crisis situations. The food program is still active and necessary. Each month some 300 low-income families who live in a cash economy (no credit cards) need help to bridge the gap between cheques. Text Box: Page 3 Text Box: Kateri House Notes

 

     

     Sometimes it’s fun to play with statistics. Other times it’s just plain necessary. You may find these charts of interest. They confirm some of our financial realities.

     The greater portion of our income comes from individual donors. Some of these have given faithfully and regularly since Kateri House became a registered charity in 1988. Others have newly found out about us.

     The number of our regular donors is diminishing. Some are aging and are on a fixed income. Others find themselves with increased family responsibilities.

     The Amadeus Choir Spring Benefit Concert introduced Kateri House to new friends and rekindled the interest of old acquaintances. Many who bought tickets also gave personal donations. We hope that some of these people will continue to think of us in the future.

     We will make an effort to approach more corporations and foundations for funding. This will cost us additional time and energy, but it is an essential next step.