There are plenty of worthy charities in Yorkton and area, and MR MIKES wants to know about them. The annual Deeds Well Done campaign collects nominations for local charities in every community where Mr. Mike’s operates, with the selected charity getting a donation for $500.
CV Sastry, general manager at the Yorkton MR MIKES location, said they feel it’s important to donate to a local charity. The charity receiving the donation has to be one which is local to a MR MIKES location, and the goal of the program is to support the communities where they operate. A similar donation will be made in each of the 44 communities where MR MIKES operates, including Yorkton.
“Being a business in the community we realize that we have a responsibility to our community as well.”
While the restaurant also supports other events throughout the year, the Deeds Well Done promotion is different because it’s taking a cue from what people who visit the restaurant feel is important.
“We want to make sure our guests have the ability to select a charity of their choice.”
One of their hopes is that the program can raise the visibility of a charity as people nominate them and encourage others to do the same, Sastry said.
Previous winners from Yorkton have included the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and Paws and Claws Animal Rescue.
Those who nominate also receive a gift card for $25. They will get a card no matter which charity actually receives the money.
To make a nomination, visit www.mrmikes.ca/deedswelldone. The deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2019.
