A Little Bit About Us

Who are we?

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre Inc. was established in January 2002 and is a provincially incorporated not-for-profit organization and registered charity through the Canada Revenue Agency. We have an active Board of Directors, and our day-to-day operations are managed entirely by volunteers.

Our Beginnings

The Soup Kitchen, located on the lower level of George Street United Church, opened at the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre with financial support from Kathleen Pratt Legrow. Since its inception in January 2002, the Centre has served over 120,000 meals.

Addressing the Need

Thanks to the patronage of our corporate sponsors, fundraising efforts, volunteers, and government program support, the Jimmy Pratt Centre offers three main programs:

  • The Cenovus Breakfast Program provides a “hot breakfast” every Monday morning from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Our Seniors’ Inclusion Program every Wednesday which offers seniors a fitness program, a meal, and some social time at 11 AM
  • Our signature Friday Soup Kitchen provides a hot lunch every Friday and runs from 10:30 AM to 12 PM.

Other Programs

As part of our regular support, we continue to offer a Computer Access Program based on information gathered in a comprehensive needs analysis. Many patrons suggested that this service would be a valuable addition by providing Internet access for job searching and email communication.

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OUR VALUES

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre is an incorporated body and registered charity dedicated to the support of individuals needing assistance to manage the challenges of everyday life. We are committed to offering a welcoming environment based on realistic values. You can read more about our vision and mission here.

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

One of the major keys to the successful operations and programming at the Jimmy Pratt Centre continues to be our sponsors. Volunteers that originate from these sponsors work at the Centre on a weekly basis and form the nucleus of our overall volunteer program operations and management.

That is not to say that that we are not in need of financial support, far from it, our sponsors provide both. They offer volunteers and considerable funds to ensure that the Centre can meet the various goals and objectives that continue to provide the formula for success.

LATEST SOCIAL POSTS

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The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre was presented with a cheque for $2,000.00 by the board of the Elks Club. The Centre was one of four charities to receive a donation from the four day raffles that were held at the Club.On behalf of the board of directors, volunteers and patrons we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the club members and extend our best wishes for a happy Christmas.Left to right. Matthew Mahon of the walks Club, Krista Koerner, Chair of the Jimmy Pratt Centre, and Austin Brophy President of the Elks Club. ... See MoreSee Less
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Christmas Day Dinner! The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre will host a Christmas Day Turkey Dinner from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Christmas DaySponsors: The Legrow Family, Kevin Sulivan, Stewart McKelvey, Verifin, and Sobey's ... See MoreSee Less
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Christmas Vegetable HamperThe Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre once again this year, is offering fresh, locally grown, Vegetable Hampers.Hampers are $20.00 ea. and contain potatoes, carrots, turnip, and cabbage (13 lbs of fresh local vegetables). Hamper orders will be available for pick-up on Thursday and Friday, December 21st. and the 22nd. To order your hamper or request more information, please call the Jimmy Pratt Centre office at (709) 726-8781As a reward for your support, one purchaser and one seller will win a full turkey hamper with a Butter Ball turkey and all the trimmings, including the Salt beef and local vegetables from Keith's Farm and Roadside Market In CBS. ... See MoreSee Less
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THANKSGIVING DINNER 2023Thanksgiving Dinner this year was generously sponsored by a small group of ladies that wanted to help the Centre offer something special for Thanksgiving. Katherine Hickey coordinated the effort and provided a financial Contribution to help offset the costs of the meal. A full turkey dinner was prepared and served by our volunteers and Katherine. (Financial contributors included; Katherine Hickey, Patricia DeLong, Chris Hickman and Janet Parsons) ... See MoreSee Less
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The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre wishes to advise our patrons, volunteers, and sponsors that the Centre will continue its programs and services in the St. John’s downtown area from its current location in the lower level of George St United Church.The Centre will remain open for regular programming. If the Centre must relocate, it will do so in a suitable location in the downtown core. Any relocation will be as seamless as possible with little disruption to our Cenovus Breakfast, Friday Soup Kitchen, or the Seniors Inclusion Program. Further information can be obtained via Email: kristakorner@hotmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
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From Twitter

volunteers and patrons we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the club members and extend our best wishes for a happy Christmas. Left to right. Matthew Mahon of the walks Club, Krista Koerner, Chair of the Jimmy Pratt Centre, & Austin Brophy President Elks Club.

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre was presented with a cheque for $2,000.00 by the board of the Elks Club. The Centre was one of four charities to receive a donation from the four day raffles that were held at the Club.

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Christmas Day Dinner! The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre will host a Christmas Day Turkey Dinner from 11:00 AM – 1: OO PM on Christmas Day
Sponsors: The Legrow Family, Kevin Sulivan, Stewart McKelvey, Verifin, and Sobey's

The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre has been named as one of the local charities being supported by the annual Elk's Club Raffle.
Please drop in Dec 4-7 from 6-9pm and buy a ticket! -19 Carpasian Road
You may win a prize and help the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre too!

a full turkey hamper with a Butter Ball turkey and all the trimmings, including the Salt beef and local vegetables from Keith's Farm and Roadside Market In CBS.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. (3/3)

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Your generosity enables the Centre to deliver much needed services to the community facing hurdles and barriers to everyday life. Please consider making an online donation or contact our office to learn more about options in support of the many services offered at the Centre.