The Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch is continuing their fundraising efforts for their new location at the former Lions Den.
This time with an auction of one-of-a-kind birdhouses. Jane Zielke de Montbrun, executive director of CMHA Battlefords Branch, says the organization decided on to raise both money and awareness. The Great Birdhouse Auction will feature more than 20 decked-out birdhouses from local artists, residents, mental health professionals and even Brett Wilson.
Thursday, a reception for the birdhouse auction was hosted at the Chapel Gallery, where many of the birdhouses are currently on display.
Speaking at the reception, Zielke de Montbrun indicated her optimism for the project and the Battlefords.
"We're really hoping people will want to support us and get a bird house at the end of the day. This community always steps up, so I have lots of faith."
The Battlefords Branch of the CMHA is currently undergoing renovations at their new location. So far, they've raised more than half of the $600,000 necessary to cover the cost. Battlefords CMHA will move into their new location later this month and will continue their fundraising efforts.
Bids for the inventive birdhouses start at $100 and the online auction runs until Wednesday, April at www.kramerauction.ca.
