We know that we would be nothing without the community that supports us and so we try to give back as much as possible.  We collect for the Food Bank, Coats for Kids, Muscular Dystrophy and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.  One particular charity that has become very dear to us is the Heart & Stroke Foundation (two of our staff members have recently lost family members to stroke).  For the past two years we have rallied with our friends and family to ride the Big Bike; ‘Moose & Jessica’s Army’ has raised over $25,000.00 to date!  We also support community fundraisers by sponsoring teams to participate in Charity Golf Tournaments.  Our support of local business has progressed into a ‘businesses helping businesses’ mentality – not only is Honkers Pub a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but also Women in Business, The Breakfast Club and Business Networking International (BNI). 

When it comes to charity we feel that it is easy to write a cheque and wash your hands of it, but here at Honkers we like to jump in and get our hands dirty.  We want to participate and actively look for events to be involved in.  Most recently we participated in the CJOC Charity challenge, raising nearly $1,500.00 over a lunch hour for the Short Stay House (LRH); we also contributed to the Senior Car Care Day hosted by Harold’s Auto Service.  In the past we have raised funds to send a young local man to Africa to work with orphaned children, and hosted Poker Runs and Toy Runs for Harbor House.  We are avid supporters of 5th on 5th Youth Services and have made countless donations of food or gift certificates to innumerable charities and foundations.  We strive to be known as the small pub with the BIG heart, the one that supports local business and gives back to the community – these are what we perceive to be the key ingredients to success.