“Truly making an impact”: Southeast Men’s Group acknowledged in Manitoba Legislature – SteinbachOnline.com [Video]

A men’s mental health support group in Ste. Anne has gained provincial recognition for it’s success.

On Friday, Jeremy Wiens, a founder of Southeast Men’s Group, made a Facebook post that the group had been acknowledged in the Manitoba Legislature by Member of the Legislative Assembly, Bob Lagassé.

During the legislative discussion, Lagassé said, “I’d like to recognize an organization that is truly making an impact in southeast Manitoba today.”

He gave some of the details of the group, including that, to date, it has brought together 42 different men.

The group has only met three times so far, with it’s first meeting drawing 20 participants from across the southeast.

“This group allows time to share. Whether that be sharing wins or losses, struggles or successes. Some men come to find community, and others come to be part of the community,” Lagassé said.

He added that individuals and businesses have reached out to the group to provide donations to cover the cost of the facility being …