From the Campaign Chair Dear Friends, I am truly honoured to be chairing The Way Home Capital Campaign, an initiative that will build a new regional SPCA. The St. John’s metro area is growing and while much has been accomplished in public awareness, the need to take in, care for, and find forever homes for animals is expected to rise as our population grows and ages. This campaign is crucial to help us create the proper infrastructure we all know is needed to care for animals that, through no fault of their own, find themselves homeless. The planned, efficient and beautiful 1,000 m2 (10,800 ft2) facility has long been needed. Modern SPCAs are more than just bricks and mortar that provide care and temporary shelter—they are warm, welcoming centres with enough space, both inside and out, for people to enjoy a sense of community, to volunteer, and to become educated about responsible pet ownership. And they create a place where families are made whole with healthy, affordable and loving pets. In our new facility, hundreds of volunteers, with our support, can make positive change in the lives of many people and pets.
Honourary Patron Renee Marquis–Antle
Campaign Cabinet Jim Hynes, Chair Glenda Best Janis Byrne Kevin King Bob Noseworthy
The SPCA St. John’s, which was established in 1888, is in the heart of our province’s largest population base, and we have managed to support overflow care and adoptions from shelters as far away as Labrador.
Gina Pecore
As Chair of this important initiative, I am asking you to join me in making a contribution that will allow a remarkable organization to continue to succeed at its mission for many years to come.
Nick Whelan
Jim Hynes Campaign Chair, The Way Home
June Perry John Thompson
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