CAMBRIDGE, Ontario -

Great Canadian Steak Shops is proud to have taken part in the May Day Progressive Party in support of the YMCA Youth Centre which raised more than $16,000 in support of the programs and services provided by the YMCA.

We were happy to provide delicious hors d'oeuvres and a sumptuous "Steak Lovers Basket" for the live auction. This auction raised urgently needed funds which will be used to make more youth programs possible.

The YMCA youth centre, affectionately known as the "Z" provides teens with a safe, constructive and positive environment where skilled youth workers are available to provide health advice and counselling. Homework assistance, employment guidance, mentoring and life-skills coaching are also available.

"With the thoughtful and generous support of community partners like Great Canadian Steak Shops, our Youth Centre would simply not be able to reach out to help teens in our community.

Thank you for helping us to continue this important work."

- Alice Michaud, Director of Develpoment, YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo

ABOUT THE YMCA YOUTH CENTRE, "Z"

The Z promotes healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging youth to make intelligent choices about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sexual relationships and criminal behaviour. The centre also strives to create a strong community through youth leadership development.

ABOUT GREAT CANADIAN STEAK SHOPS

Founded in 2007, Great Canadian Steak Shops Great Canadian Steak Shops is Cambridge's newest choice for quality, frozen, boxed meats, seafood, fish, and appetizers.

Great Canadian Steak shops proudly supports the Mayor's Community Awards, Cambridge Skating Club, Cambridge Winter Hawks, the Cambridge Girls' Choir and the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and Rotary Club.