Jessie’s House will be a rural refuge for domestic violence
Jessica Martel was killed by her partner Jame Urbaniak in 2009 as she was attempting to flee her abusive relationship. In the years following her death, Martel’s mother Lynne Rosychuk established the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) and made it her dream to open a shelter in the community to help others in a similar […]
Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation to host Country Cabaret
The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) is excited to announce a new, major fundraiser being held on November 16, 2019, at CFB Edmonton, 210 Ortona Rd, Landcaster Park. The Country Cabaret will be an unforgettable evening of great food, great fun and great entertainment featuring Canadian Country Music Artist (CCMA) Award-winning artist, Jason Benoit. The […]
Legal Lions Support Jessies House
by Grant Cree, Morinville Free Press (July 23, 2019) Several delegates from the Lions Club of Legal donated $7,050 to the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) in Morinville on July 16. The evening presentation took place at Jessie’s House, a safe home for those fleeing domestic violence and in need of shelter from their abuser. […]
Jessie’s Run raises $46K to support Jessie’s House construction
“Jessie’s Run was made possible by the support of more than thirty volunteers, a more than a dozen sponsors, and hundreds of runners, walkers and donors. My heart is full because together, we’ve made Jessie’s House possible. There’s no doubt Jessie’s spirit shines a light down on us.” With Gratitude Lynne Rosychuk, President of the […]
Anti-domestic violence run raises more than $46,000 towards shelter
It was the biggest year ever for the seventh annual Jessica Martel Memorial Run. The run was started by the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) as a fundraiser for a 9,000 square foot safe house for individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence in the Sturgeon County area. The foundation began after Morinville mother […]
