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On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Hamilton Conven on Centre by Carmen’s was alive with aromas of soup. The bustle of people was joyous as over 5,000  

litres of soup was served to raise $55,000 to support cri cal  programs at Living Rock.  

 Over  4,800 people came out to enjoy music, meet celebrity servers and  mingle with the community, all while tas ng stomach warming soups.  

BEST DISPLAY                Winner ‐ Taylor's Tea Room ‐ Turkey Vegetable Soup 1st Runner up ‐ Mohawk Chop House ‐ Smoked Parsnip & Spruce 2nd Runner up ‐ The Burnt Tongue ‐ Cheeseburger Soup   

MOST CREATIVE SOUP  

        Winner ‐ The Burnt Tongue ‐ Cheeseburger Soup 1st Runner up ‐ Fisher's Eatery & Sports Lounge ‐ Jalapeno Potato Popper Soup 2nd Runner up ‐ Mohawk Chop House ‐ Smoked Parsnip & Spruce   

 

BEST SOUP         

       Winner ‐ Fisher's Eatery & Sports Lounge ‐ Jalapeno Potato Popper Soup 1st Runner up ‐ Mustang's Big Ol' Grill ‐ Chicken Waffle Soup 2nd Runner up ‐ West Plains Bistro ‐ Smoked Potato with Crispy Fried Ham  

FOODIE CHOICE AWARD  

       Winner ‐ The Burnt Tongue ‐ Cheeseburger Soup       "A Spot‐on recrea on of a cheeseburger in soup form. It was a crea ve,  

risky & complex dish." 1st Runner up ‐ 4th Course Bistro‐ Hearty White Bean & Sausage Ribollita   2nd Runner up ‐ Except For Kenneth ‐ Potato Pecorino Truffle Technical Men on ‐ My‐Thai Restaurant ‐ Coconut Dessert Soup 

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WINNERS

Living Rock continued the Foodie Choice Award. Many of the restaurants have mentioned through the years that it would be amazing to have their culinary skills judged by members from their own sector. Judges were given anonymous soup samples. All soups were scored by each of the Judges and then the votes were collected and presented at the Closing Ceremonies.

FOODIE CHOICE AWARD  Special thanks to 2016 Spirit Award Winner, Dorothy Taylor, who has volunteered with Soupfest for 11 years Dorothy brings incredible enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the Soupfest Committee work. Her support with media relationships been very valuable.

CONGRATULATIONS DOROTHY TAYLOR GARY KRISTIANSEN LIVING ROCK SOUPFEST SPIRIT AWARD “FOR EXCELLENCE IN VOLUNTEERISM”

*For more informa on see livingrock.ca 

CHECK OUT THE REVERSE SIDE TO SEE ALL WINNERS! 

Doug Tulloch Alan Craig, Brian C. Dexter & the Rock Youth Band Robin Benedict Escapade Jordan Haller Band Optic Poets

Left–Right: Amanda Kinnaird, Chanry Thach, Jane Alison & Alex Bielak

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City of Hamilton ● Jill Trites ● Strungfoto Photography ● Shannon Craig Photography ● Via Rail ● Intrigue Media Hamilton, Amy Spice ● Sealed Art ● Hamilton Bulldogs

● Hamilton Tiger-Cats ● FirstOntario Credit Union Roo ● Pigskin Pete ● Corus Entertainers ● Linda Rourke, Hamilton Life ● ArcelorMittal Dofasco -

Team Orange ● Bay Gardens Funeral Home ● Bayview Cemetery & Crematory ● Canada BrokerLink (Ontario) Inc. ● CUMIS ● FirstOntario Credit Union - Blue Wave ● HMCS STAR Naval Reserve Division ● Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington ●

KPMG ● Management Services ● The Generator ● The Meeting House ●

Special thank you to FirstOntario Credit Union for their Soupfest Ticket Sales, Volunteering and for organizing the Look Good Feel Good Hygiene Drive for Living Rock Ministries Youth Centre.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS, STAFF AND YOUTH SUPPORT!

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IN MEMORY OF: Al and Wendy Hu on Bob Horvath Donald Fleet Eve Brown Gordon Herb Barnes John Freeborn Lloyd and Grace Saunders Margaret Marsh Dennis and Debbie Therrien Mr. & Mrs. Barracosa Salvatore & Rosaria Maddalena Ancaster Hor cultural Society Cyndy Briggs Gary and Donna Burrows Helen Ellio Murray and Bessie Floyd Joanne French Chris ne Gudas‐Murphy Alex & Angela Hamilton John and Theresa Harvey Pauline Hiltz G. Irons Neil and Margaret Jobson Sco Johnson Robert Kolenski Donna McDonald Elana Nicholls Tosh & Elaine Skalosky Tracy Whaley Sami Khan Meghan Seaman Dan Sereda Dave and Sherry S nson

UPCOMING EVENTS Omni Basement Indoor Garage Sale in support of Living Rock 

Saturday May 14, 2016 • 95 Frid St. Unit #3 • 8am‐2pm To Donate New/Nearly New Items Call: 905‐667‐1499 

 Living Rock Ministries 20th Annual Golf Tournament Thursday June 2, 2016 • Beverly Golf & Country Club

To Register Call: Neil & Linda Vanderkruk 905‐628‐5872  

14th Annual Crea vity Through Diversity Fashion Show Thursday July 28, 2016 • 7pm‐9pm

The Gas Works, 141 Park St. N. Hamilton Check livingrock.ca for more details about Youth Modeling  

(13‐25), Sponsor & Adver sing informa on 

14th Annual Arts of August: Youth Art Showcase  Thursday August 18, 2016 • 6pm‐9pm

The Gas Works, 141 Park St. N. Hamilton Check livingrock.ca for more details about Youth Art  Submissions, Sponsor & Adver sing informa on 

 Living Rock Anniversary Gala 

Part of the 30th Anniversary Series   Tuesday October 25, 2016 • At Liuna Sta on

To find out more informa on call: 905‐528‐ROCK (7625) 

30 Wilson St. Hamilton ON

L8R 1C5 Phone: 905-528-7625

Fax: 905-526-8723

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Jennifer French Claude & Marilyn Eilers

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IN HONOUR OF: Dawna Sawadski Albert Adams Christmas Gi : Patricia French

Eric & Ben Lucie Christmas Dona on: Jean Wells Dave Boucher

HONORARIUMS

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DONOR

IN MEMORY OF ARMANDO VACCA 

IN MEMORY OF NELSON KOLENSKI 

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD SIMS 

Living Rock will fondly remember Nelson Kolenski, who served on the Living Rock Soupfest Commi ee for the past 7 years, as well as sponsoring Soupfest through Remax. He will be missed.

IN MEMORY

The Rock Review SPRING 2016

Serving youth since 1985

Cody has come out to support Soupfest as a Youth Ambassador for the past eight years. This year, Cody challenged the community to match his generous dona on of $250. Living Rock is facing significant funding shor alls providing work for youth, and he stepped up to help! Instantaneously, three donors came forward and began the chain reac on that he was hoping to inspire. Not only is Cody a dedicated volunteer and donor to Living Rock, but he is also an Alumni. He has graduated from needing the services and now does his part to give to others who are s ll using them. “Living Rock gave me the ability to  learn rou ne, and I’ve benefited most from  the  coaching  and mentorship mee ngs  and  the Incen ve Program (rewards for work done).   

“The coaching was a big help with my mental health in ge ng the supports  I needed within the community.    I used to feel like my problems were always in control of me.  But  now,  I  feel  like  I  am  controlling  my  mental health.  These  programs  are  relevant  and  the  Rock  s ll  uses  innova ve  techniques  in  speaking  to  youth.  Like  the Housing   Support Program;  it helped me go from  living in  five  apartments  in  one  year  to  staying  in  one      apartment for the last five years. ”  Cody has graduated from a Mohawk College career program which acts as a stepping stone into the workforce. This led him to his current job at an electronics store, and he has proudly held this posi on for over three years. “I love having the ability to work. I’ve found independence in all aspects of my life.”

CODY’S COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

“The coaching and mentorship were a big help with my mental health in ge ng the support  

I needed within the community.”

“The Housing Support Program helped me go from living in five apartments in one year to  

staying in one apartment for the last five years.” (Con nued inside…)

YEARS

TO FIND OUT HOW THE ROCK HAS IMPACTED

THESE 30 YOUTH OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, VISIT LIVINGROCK.CA MORE INSIDE

$30/month MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUTH

Greetings from

Alan Craig Executive Director

OMNI BASEMENT INDOOR GARAGE SALE

IN SUPPORT OF LIVING ROCK Living Rock Ministries is partnering with Omni Basement Systems to host an Indoor Spring Garage Sale.

Saturday, May 14, 2016 95 Frid Street, Unit #3, Hamilton 8am-2pm • Volunteers Needed

CLEAN YOUR BASEMENT WITH A MISSION!

To set up a time for donations, please call: Omni Basement Systems 905-667-1499

 TELEPHONE & COMPUTER ACCESS

LINKS TO THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION

STAFF SUPPORT KITCHEN WORK EXPERIENCE

Easter is a reminder that God is s ll in the life changing business. This has been an exci ng season at Living Rock. Soupfest 14 offered amazing soups, dynamic music all day long and a great atmosphere of celebra on. We also had the privilege of hos ng a tour and mee ng with Irwin Elman, Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth and a delega on from the Ministry of Children and Youth. Irwin shared,

"I have the privilege to travel the Province mee ng with young  people where they are at. From  me to  me I arrive at a place that  just feels right. The youth, no ma er the challenges they face,  are  comfortable  and  hopeful.  They  speak  their  minds         eloquently. They are at home. The Living Rock is such a place. I find  myself  returning  again  and  again  to  listen  to  the             remarkable youth there and to be re‐energized by the spirit of the centre." He indicated we need to protect these safe spaces.

What makes the Rock a safe space for youth?

• There is lots of talk about youth engagement. Living Rock has always been commi ed to “reaching out in the cultural language of youth.” • We work alongside youth in the “earn through work or learning model”. Youth are part of the community. For example, the food bank is “by youth for youth” and they help do all the shipping and receiving in Food Bank. • We work with a dynamic, diverse team of over 100 volunteers and students training to work in human services. Youth really appreciate the “listening ear” or playing games with a volunteer. A youth said yesterday, “At Living Rock, I am allowed to be myself.” • Across the community, prayer goes up for the Rock and youth in the core. Gathering is really special and I have put a new emphasis on youth sharing their songs, poetry and gi s. Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP) partners with Living Rock in prayer. We read a story about a monk that wanted to change the world and instead found a place of safety and said, “Before I could offer sanc‐tuary, I had to find it.” (Punkmonk p.97) God creates peace and refuge. Thank you so much for partnering with us to support vulnerable youth in the community. We are so grateful to the restaurants, sponsors, entertainment and volunteers that stood with us at Soupfest. We encourage you to visit Soupfest restaurants and say. “Thank you”. Join us and empty your basement for a cause to help make the Omni Basement Indoor Garage Sale a great success (Details on back page). Please keep us in your prayers in this “30th Anniversary Series”. Your support makes a difference. Help us protect a “safe space for youth”. Blessings to you as we celebrate Easter’s story of life and new beginnings.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH AT RISK

20th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Cody also set aside money and reached out to other stores across Canada, paying for roughly 200 toys for Opera on Christmas Blessing. “As  an  Alumni,  I  really  wanted  to  share  my  love  of          electronics with the kids. I donated Remote Race Cars,  megaphones and even Drones. These were special items that I know I would have loved when I a ended the Rock.”    We at Living Rock would love to see Cody’s Challenge progress. If you would like to join in this campaign and donate to Living Rock, please call: 905‐528‐7625 x239. Don’t forget to men on Cody’s Challenge!

 

CODY’S CHALLENGE (cont’d)

THURSDAY JUNE 2, 2016 This annual tournament has

grown to become a premier charity tournament where participants enjoy a round of golf, fantastic meals, prizes,

auction and awards all the while showcasing event sponsors.

To become a sponsor or to register your foursome to be a golfer, please contact:

Neil & Linda 905-628-5872