On Saturday night Swift Current played host to a charity gala, benefiting eight charities, all with roots in Swift Current.

The 4th Annual Foundation of Hope Gala focused on the topic of addictions in an attempt to shift social stigmas surrounding the issue.

The gala was raising funds for their benefactors through sponsorship, ticket sales, a live auction, and a silent auction.

The beneficiaries from the event are the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Canadian Mental Health Association, Family Resource Centre, Saskatchewan Abilities Council, SCCYI The Center, Southwest Crisis Services, Southwest Homes, and United Way Active Play, all eight of which have ties to Swift Current.

The gala raised $60,000 to donate to the eight beneficiaries for their grant requests.