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Don’t starting pouring the concrete just yet but Dave Smith’s dream to build a new 30-bed residential treatment facility in rural west-end Ottawa to help young people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction is gaining support, from all the right people.
More than $100,000 was raised Thursday for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Foundation at a sold-out, $250-a-ticket party presented by luxury hotel and condo developer Mastercraft Starwood at its new SoHo Champagne project in Little Italy.
Its president, Bruce Greenberg, attended, as did his business partners Michael Wekerle of Dragons’ Den fame, hotelier Henry Wu, reality TV star and chef Paul Wahlberg (he owns the Walhburgers restaurant at Toronto’s Soho Metropolitan with his famous bros, Donnie and Mark), and Ottawa architect Roderick Lahey.
Greenberg said he’s always had a soft spot for Smith. The successful developer may call Hogtown home now but Greenberg grew up in Ottawa and, while a student at Hillcrest High, often ate smoked-meat sandwiches at Smith’s popular restaurant, Nate’s Deli. He was at the party with his family, including his father, company founder John Greenberg.
“Life has been very good to us and we are very honoured and privileged to be able to help Dave,” Greenberg told the room.
The $5-million Dave’s Dream campaign aims to consolidate all of the treatment centre’s operations at one site and to expand its addiction treatment supports and services. It received a ringing endorsement at the party from Mayor Jim Watson. “If anyone in the City of Ottawa can do it, it’s Dave Smith, an amazing community builder,” said Watson.
The mayor didn’t miss a beat when Wekerle interrupted him on stage and asked whether he could join on as assistant mayor. Watson offered him the night shift. “I like this guy,” Wekerle enthused. “I’ll take it.”
Guests mingled under the large outdoor party tent where, later, Wekerle and his rock band could be heard playing Led Zeppelin. Partygoers also ventured inside SoHo to explore the main all-marble lobby and nearby lounge areas.
The evening attracted a crowd of about 300 event sponsors and supporters of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. For more than two decades, it’s helped thousands of troubled youth and their families in Eastern Ontario.
“We know treatment works and recovery is possible because we witness it every single day,” DSYTC executive director Mike Beauchesne told attendees. “But the fact is, the need is beyond our current capacity; the challenges are tremendous. That’s why we need your help.”
Photos: Cool bash for Dave Smith treatment centre
Don’t starting pouring the concrete just yet but Dave Smith’s dream to build a new 30-bed residential treatment facility in rural west-end Ottawa to help young people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction is gaining support, from all the right people.
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More than $100,000 was raised Thursday for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Foundation at a sold-out, $250-a-ticket party presented by luxury hotel and condo developer Mastercraft Starwood at its new SoHo Champagne project in Little Italy.
Its president, Bruce Greenberg, attended, as did his business partners Michael Wekerle of Dragons’ Den fame, hotelier Henry Wu, reality TV star and chef Paul Wahlberg (he owns the Walhburgers restaurant at Toronto’s Soho Metropolitan with his famous bros, Donnie and Mark), and Ottawa architect Roderick Lahey.
Greenberg said he’s always had a soft spot for Smith. The successful developer may call Hogtown home now but Greenberg grew up in Ottawa and, while a student at Hillcrest High, often ate smoked-meat sandwiches at Smith’s popular restaurant, Nate’s Deli. He was at the party with his family, including his father, company founder John Greenberg.
“Life has been very good to us and we are very honoured and privileged to be able to help Dave,” Greenberg told the room.
The $5-million Dave’s Dream campaign aims to consolidate all of the treatment centre’s operations at one site and to expand its addiction treatment supports and services. It received a ringing endorsement at the party from Mayor Jim Watson. “If anyone in the City of Ottawa can do it, it’s Dave Smith, an amazing community builder,” said Watson.
The mayor didn’t miss a beat when Wekerle interrupted him on stage and asked whether he could join on as assistant mayor. Watson offered him the night shift. “I like this guy,” Wekerle enthused. “I’ll take it.”
Guests mingled under the large outdoor party tent where, later, Wekerle and his rock band could be heard playing Led Zeppelin. Partygoers also ventured inside SoHo to explore the main all-marble lobby and nearby lounge areas.
The evening attracted a crowd of about 300 event sponsors and supporters of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. For more than two decades, it’s helped thousands of troubled youth and their families in Eastern Ontario.
“We know treatment works and recovery is possible because we witness it every single day,” DSYTC executive director Mike Beauchesne told attendees. “But the fact is, the need is beyond our current capacity; the challenges are tremendous. That’s why we need your help.”
Photos: Cool bash for Dave Smith treatment centre
Don’t starting pouring the concrete just yet but Dave Smith’s dream to build a new 30-bed residential treatment facility in rural west-end Ottawa to help young people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction is gaining support, from all the right people.
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Mastercraft Starwood president Bruce Greenberg with his father, company founder John Greenberg, in front of the Kate Moss pop art hanging in the lounge of Mastercraft Starwood's new SoHo Champagne upscale condominium, as part of a benefit party held Thursday, September 24, 2015, for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Stephanie MacGregor, executive director of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Foundation, with Pietro Bellai from Bellai Construction, Robert Brisebois, and Dave Smith, founder of the treatment centre, at a benefit bash held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the site of the new SoHo Champagne condo project. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Some of the guests were seen mingling in the main lobby of Mastercraft Starwood's new SoHo Champagne condo builing during a benefit held on the property for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre on Thursday, September 24, 2015. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen) Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Wahlburgers restaurant co-owner and reality TV star Paul Wahlberg was a hit with fans, including Ottawa's Vickie Brunet and her fiance, Casey van den Hanenberg, at the Raising Hopes & Dreams benefit party for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, held on the grounds of the new SoHo Champagne condo project in Little Italy on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Anita Murray, Ottawa Citizen Homes editor, with Mayor Jim Watson outside SoHo Champagne's giant party tent, where guests and sponsors gathered Thursday, September 24, 2015, for a major benefit for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Steve Kelly, a volunteer with the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, with Stephen McGill, chair of the centre's charitable foundation board, at a major benefit held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the site of the new SoHo Champagne condo project in Little Italy. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen) Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Jim Quilty, Alexandra Finley and Graham Lancaster chatted with Mayor Jim Watson under the giant party tent on Thursday, September 24, 2015, during a benefit for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre at the new SoHo Champagne luxury condo building property. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Prominent Ottawa architect Roderick Lahey with his wife, Carol, at a benefit party for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the site of Mastercraft Starwood's new SoHo Champagne luxury condo project in Little Italy. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Susan Firestone and her husband, Sam Firestone from Primecorp Commercial Realty, with Maria Bassi from Bassi Construction and her "date", 17-year-old son Mario, at the Raising Hopes & Dreams benefit party for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, held at the site of Mastercraft Starwood's new SoHo Champagne condo project in Little Italy. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Developer Bruce Greenberg, president and CEO of presenting sponsor Mastercraft Starwood, addressed the audience at a benefit party held Thursday, September 24, 2015, for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre at the site of his company's new SoHo Champagne condo project in Little Italy. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, luxury hotel and condo developer Bruce Greenberg, president and CEO of presenting sponsor Mastercraft Starwood, with youth treatment centre founder Dave Smith, Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, and the centre's executive director, Mike Beauchesne, at a benefit party for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, held Thursday, September 24, 2015, on the grounds of the new Soho Champagne condo project in Little Italy. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, real estate lawyer Stephen Polowin with his colleague, Lawrence Soloway, of Soloway Wright, at a benefit party for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre held at the site of the new SoHo Champagne condo project in Little Italy on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Mayor Jim Watson and Dave Smith, founder of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, regale Ottawa Citizen Homes editor Anita Murray with stories at a benefit party for the treatment centre, held at the site of the new Soho Champagne condo project in Little Italy on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Luxury hotel and condo developer Bruce Greenberg, president of presenting sponsor Mastercraft Starwood, and his wife, Nadine, listen to speeches while surrounded by follow attendees of a benefit party held at his SoHo Champagne project site on Thursday, September 24, 2015, for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Dragons' Den star and entrepreneur Mike Wekerle spontaneously joined Mayor Jim Watson on stage at the Raising Hopes & Dreams benefit for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre held at Mastercraft Starwood's new SoHo Champagne upscale condominium project in Little Italy on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
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