Jan 13 Planning Session

Posted 
on Jan 19, 2015
 
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and ideas last week in planning our upcoming fundraiser - the screening of the film "Through My Eyes", taking place on Thursday, February 5th.
If you weren't able to make the meeting on Tuesday, please contact Tamara Larson to find out how you can help out.
There are a limited number of tickets available for this screening. Please be sure to express your interest as soon as possible and forward names of Rotary Whyte Ave supporters or prospects who may also be interested in attending to Tamara so she can coordinate communication to those individuals, as well.
Thank you again for your support and see you Tuesday!
 

About the Film

The City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC), with the support of the City of Edmonton and in cooperation with Lonely Tom Production, created the hard-hitting documentary film Through My Eyes to offer honest insight into the realities of Edmonton's at-risk, homeless youth.
Acclaimed by the Centre for Global Education as providing "a captivating glimpse into the lives of some of Edmonton's most vulnerable...", Through My Eyes profiles homeless and formerly-homeless Edmonton youth telling their stories in their own way, in their own words. 
It also offers the perspective of front-line support providers and others who work directly with at-risk youth.
Ultimately, Through My Eyes is the story of a city that must to look inside itself to solve a real, but not insurmountable, problem. In the end, it leaves audiences with a profound and inspiring call to action.
These kids are homeless, not hopeless. What they need most is kindness and consideration - a hand up, not a handout.
The film was directed and produced by 2 of Edmonton’s youngest up-and-coming film makers with the consultation of CEYC, subject matter experts, homeless and at-risk youth, and the public.
The City of Edmonton is proud to be a part of this project, which aligns with the work of the Mayor's Taskforce to Eliminate Poverty and the 10-year Plan to End Homelessness.