Yorkton businesses encourage people to give back to community with initiative [Video]

Yorkton, Sask. –

Six Yorkton business have come together to encourage people to donate items in-need to Shelwin House by offering their services free of charge through a draw.

“It’s a reason to give back,” explained Ashton Lerat, owner of All or Nothing Ink, on how the idea for the initiative started.

“I know that the season can be hard, especially for women in the circumstances they are experiencing, the trauma that they have, and it’s always really comforting to receive these donations.”

Based on her personal experience with the women’s shelter, Lerat said the holiday season can be a stressful time for some people and giving back is one way to help multiple people.

“I saw that they [Shelwin House] were needing a list of items and I thought I could use my platform to receive donations,” she voiced.

“Knowing firsthand, being on the receiving end of the donations and the kindness …