Home Base YK was treated to a special Christmas-style dinner and funding donation from two NWT organizations on Dec. 19: Yellowknife-based Copperhouse Eatery + Lounge and Diavik diamond mine.

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The youth centre has been struggling to cover rent and staff wages.

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The Copperhouse subsequently delivered a requested 40 meals, which arrived hot and ready to eat. The dinners contained turkey, potatoes, vegetables and gravy.

Diavik diamond mine provided money to Home Base YK to support the dinner and to allow youths to buy gifts during the holiday season.

The total amount provided has not been finalized yet.

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She expressed confidence that the youths involved in Home Base YK will have a more enjoyable holiday season due to the extent of giving among Yellowknifers.

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