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Funds raised through the tournament will help cover needs that grants and core funding\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0fully address.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That can include programming for women, children,\u00a0youth\u00a0and families, along with improvements to the shelter itself. One possibility is enhancing Agape House\u2019s outdoor space with\u00a0additional\u00a0infrastructure and seating, giving families staying at the shelter more room to relax.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have such an amazing volunteer team that comes out and does gardening for us,\u201d says\u00a0Fast. \u201cThe backyard already has so much potential. To be able to add some infrastructure and seating areas will make such\u00a0a huge difference.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Donations can also help Agape House support the pets that\u00a0accompany\u00a0people\u00a0leaving\u00a0unsafe situations, including helping arrange kennel stays while their owners are at the shelter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The need for\u00a0that additional\u00a0support continues to grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Between January and June 2026, Agape House responded to 891 crisis calls, compared with 535 during the same period in 2025\u00a0\u2013\u00a0an increase of about 67 per cent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The organization also provided 593 children\u2019s bed nights during the first six months of 2026, up from 329 during the same period last year, an increase of about 80 per cent. Close to 800 adult bed nights were also provided during that period.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBehind every one of those numbers is a person, is\u00a0a family who reached out for help,\u201d\u00a0Fast\u00a0says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A community effort\u00a0<\/p>\n
Golfers\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0the only ones who can get involved. Agape House is encouraging businesses to consider sponsorships, while community members can donate prizes, share information about the\u00a0tournament\u00a0or support the organization in other ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Registration and tournament information are available through the\u00a0Agape House<\/a>\u00a0website\u00a0and social media channels.\u00a0The\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0lists hole,\u00a0gold\u00a0and title sponsorship opportunities in addition to individual and team registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n For\u00a0Fast, the event is another example of the teamwork that happens behind the scenes as Agape House responds to increasing needs across southeastern Manitoba.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with such a strong group of creative, intelligent women, it\u2019s inspiring,\u201d she says. \u201cI learn every day so much from clients and coworkers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Related stories\u00a0<\/p>\n Agape House\u00a0reflects on\u00a0growth and rising demand for services<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n New dining table brings connection and comfort to Agape House<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Agape House shares\u00a0signs\u00a0a friend may be in an unsafe relationship<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n