Bursary recipients announced at AGM

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Out of the Ashes recipients who received $2500 bursaries, from left: Alex Adams, Ayla Joe, Felicity Sinclair, Cheryl Latimer, Leann Kopytko (Program Supervisor, Raven and Adolescent Outreach, Day One Society), Elijah Hunt, Jordan Massicotte, Sian Lewis (Executive Director, Day One Society) Haley Baker was also a recipient this year and received $2,500 — she was not able to attend the ceremony. Arjun Singh

On Sept. 24, 2024, Day One Society held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where a significant highlight of the evening was the recognition of seven Out of the Ashes (OOTA) bursary recipients. This bursary offers educational support to youth and adults in Kamloops who have completed at least one year of recovery. During the AGM, the Society proudly celebrated
the exceptional achievements of these remarkable individuals, honouring their resilience and dedication to personal growth.

The OOTA bursary was established in 2007 by Leann Kopytko, a youth counsellor at Day One Society, and inspired by her late husband Ron. Starting with donations from local businesspeople and the Day One Society Board of Directors matching that donation, the first $2,500 bursary was awarded in 2008. To date, 54 bursaries have been awarded, with total donations exceeding $120,000.

Anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause can visit Day One Society website at dayonesociety.ca or call 250-374-4634 for more information.

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