Atlantic Priory is hosting a fundraising dinner 16 November 2024 at the CFB Halifax Officers’ Wardroom.

Funds raised will be donated to Paws Fur Thought, a local service dog organization providing dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.

Tickets are $150.00 with a ~$50.00 tax receipt issued. Tables (of 8) are $1200.00 with a ~$400.00 tax receipt.

Date: 16 November 2023
Location: CFB Halifax Officers’ Wardroom
Reception: 6:00 p.m
Dinner: 7:00 p.m
Dress: Formal (Black/White Tie, Business Suit, Mess Dress/Undress, Uniform) & Miniatures. Ladies equivalent.

Our Guest Speaker is The Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Mike Savage.

There will be a silent auction and guests are invited to bring an appropriate item(s). As well there will be a 50/50 draw.

Please join us for a wonderful evening to support this most worthy cause.

 

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Donations are eligible for a 100% charitable tax receipt

 

 

Menu

Starters

Traditional Caesar Salad
Forest Mushroom Soup with a hint of Cream and Sherry & Dill Creme Fraiche

Entrées

(With Chef's Choice of Accompaniments)
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken with a Balsamic Glaze

Or

Phyllo Wrapped Haddock Loin with Asparagus & Sweet Peas

Dessert

New York Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Decadent Chocolate Torte with a Caramel Sauce

Vegetarian or Vegan Option on Request

Carafe of Red and White Wine per Table

Coffee & Tea

 

Paws Fur Thought Facts

  • PFT is a volunteer driven organization that advocates and fundraises to pair service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD. PFT was founded, in 2013, by Medric and Jocelyn Cousineau.
  •  PFT is a recognized service dog provider and supported by Wounded Warriors Canada 
  • PFT receives no funding or support from any level of government
  •  It takes between 13 to 18 months to train a puppy from birth to placement
  • PFT has paired over 85 service dogs from St John's to Vancouver Island but the majority of service teams are supported in Atlantic Canada
  • PFT, in 2023, has another 8 dogs under contract and in various stages of training
  • It takes approximately $15-20,000 to train the dog and the handler to the point of meeting Public Access Testing
  • PFT has been involved in many studies and committees to develop strategies to standardize service dog and provider requirements 
  • There is an estimated need for 2,500 service dogs in the veteran community
  • Currently qualified schools have a combined output of 100 dogs per annum

Atlantic Prior Fall Fundraising Dinner Supporting Paws Fur Thought

  • Saturday Nov 16 2024, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • CFB Halifax - Officers' Wardroom
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Canada