ASSINIBOIA — The community of Assiniboia brought it big when it came to supporting the Ross Payant Nursing Home front patio fundraiser, raising more than $31,000 in their efforts
Carli Fjeldberg, Health Services Manager for RPNH says, “The Ross Payant staff, family, residents and the five-year planning committee extend our gratitude to everyone who supported our fundraiser from Assiniboia and surrounding area.”
Fjeldberg said they saw approximately 150 guests from the community come out to their event including staff, families, donors and visitors.
“Our total number is $31,122,00 from the fundraiser as a whole and included the penny raffle, accepting donations at a table and a silent auction. This number is representative from all of these sources,” adds Fjeldberg. $22,980 was specifically from the front patio fundraiser as well as $8,239 came from the online silent auction, as stated in a glowing thank you post on social media. As well, residents raised an additional $311 for the recreation department.
While the planning committee is still waiting for a final quote from the carpenter, Fjeldberg says they hope to be completing this project soon.
“We believe that we may now be able to break ground on the build portion of the patio this summer, and potentially fundraise for remaining items like plants, furniture, planter boxes, etc., if needed in the remainder of the year.”
There were many highlights of this fundraising success story, some of which were noted as the residents of RPNH selling fresh baking and potted plants to raise money for recreation programming. Speakers on the event that included a welcome from James Ross, who is a member of the founding Ross Family, as well as outlining the history of RPNH, a project by Grant Payant who is a member of the founding Payant family.
Attendees also got to enjoy free treats donated by Simply Sweet by Jaclyn and popcorn balls made by Adora Rasmussen.
Fjeldberg said, “The five-year plan committee now plans to sit down and evaluate next steps once quotes are finalized and hopeful for a Summer begin date.”
The community pride was evidenced by the participation in this fundraiser and has given this project a giant leap forward in their goals. The addition of this front patio to the RPMH facility will make a difference in the lives of both current and future residents and their families.
