The Dauphin Friendship is all about the community and offers a wide range of programs.
That includes their agency luncheons, parenting classes, Christmas hamper program, healthy baby program, and the Food for Thought program, to name a few. They take in great pride in making sure they are always there for the community.
Crystal Amyotte is the executive director at the Friendship Centre. She has been there for 19 years, beginning as a program coordinator before moving to finance for 16 years.
"Community to us is the spirit of helping each other. We want to do whatever we can to make lives better in the community," said Amyotte. "That's what's most important, coming together to celebrate, and help those in need."
There’s no denying the powerful impact the Dauphin Friendship Centre has on the community—and earlier this month, their dedication and hard work got the recognition it truly deserves.
At the Parkland Chamber of Commerce's State of the District luncheon, the Friendship Centre was presented with the Philanthropist of the Year Award.
"Our staff and board we're very excited, we were honoured to have received it," ended Amyotte. "We appreciate the DDCF for acknowledging all our hard work and dedication. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without our many partnerships in the community and the wonderful volunteers we have."
This marks the first time that the Philanthropist of the Year Award has gone to an organization.
