PEMBROKE — The Phoenix Centre for Families and Children presents First Class Film Nights a fundraiser in support of their Crisis and Trauma Program. In co-ordination with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), four films will be showcased Wednesday nights in the months of January, February, March, and April. All films will be showcased at Festival Hall located in Pembroke with doors opening at 6:00 p.m., and films starting at 7:00 p.m. This year’s film lineup will consist of: The Glass Castle, Breathe, The Sense of an Ending, and The Leisure Seeker.
This event is intended to interest various community movie fans to provide an opportunity to experience award-winning, critically acclaimed films in Renfrew County. More importantly, purchases of tickets to First Class Film Nights will allow The Phoenix Centre to improve and enhance their programs and to attain their vision to support all children and families in the achievement of optimal mental health and well-being.
Greg Lubimiv, Executive Director of the Phoenix Centre states that, “Although the Provincial Government provides funding for children’s mental health across the province there are many more children, youth and families in need than there are resources available. Research has shown that only 1 in 4 who experience mental health challenges will access treatment. The Film nights will help to provide funding to support our 24/7 Crisis service as well as our Trauma program.”
To achieve growth and awareness of these programs, First Class Film Nights will consist of the following:
• Full-access tickets can be purchased for $50 and include admission to all four films.
• Wine, Square Timber Brewing Company, and catered snacks from Ullrich’s can be purchased before the show times.
• Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-class-film-nights-tickets-40147376885 or at The Phoenix Centre, Pembroke Mall office, Frank Carroll Financial, and Mulvihill Drug Mart in Petawawa
• We’d like to thank our 2018 sponsors: Dean Burchart Real Estate of Royal LePage, Algonquin College, Frank Carroll Financial, Tim Hortons, Cygraphics, EGM Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors, Integrated Health Centre, Mulvihill Drug Mart, The Insurance Man, Jennifer Turcotte of ReMax, Laurie Serran of Frank Carroll Financial, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations, OK Tire, and David E. Minns State Farm Insurance
About The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families: The Phoenix Centre is the lead mental health agency in Renfrew County for children and youth under 18 years of age. Founded in 1975 upon noticing a lack of support and suitable resources for children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their families, the community united to make a change and now has 6 offices across Renfrew County. With a wide range of services and programs, the Phoenix Centre strives to empower children, families and communities, and enrich their lives through the provision of enhanced, client-centered mental health services that are effective, inclusive, and accessible.
