After seeing the difference that a Restorative Action Program social worker could make for students, Evan Hardy Collegiate is now working to secure RAP workers for every high school in the Saskatoon Public School Division.

Following a tragic event that left a student an Evan Hardy Collegiate in the burn unit back in 2024, the school received a Restorative Action Program social worker.

A teacher at Evan Hardy, Hailey Hamoline, says Marion Graham and Aden Bowman collegiates are still without one of these workers, but an upcoming fundraising event at Evan Hardy aims to change that.

“With the difference we’ve noticed from that support, we just want to give back and try and have that RAP worker in other collegiates, because we know how beneficial it’s been to us.”

Hamoline says a group of students brainstormed an event called Collective Souls; a night of speakers, art, sport, fundraising, and performances from Evan Hardy alumni.

“Biz Daddy Taz, a well-known comedian, is generously donating his time and will be performing during the event. Jay Semko is going to make an appearance and sing a song, and then we have some shoutouts from the Sheepdogs and Kyle Riabko, as well as some student talent.”

The fundraising goal is $25,000. Hamoline says although it won’t completely fund two RAP workers, it’s a good start.

Hamoline says although the 2024 incident was traumatic, the resilience has been incredible, and the RAP worker has been a huge part of that. The event goes Thursday at 7:00. Tickets are available through a link with this story online.