REGINA — It was an emotional moment for Greg Fieger after the Ranch Ehrlo Society unveiled the Fieger House in his honour.
Fieger, a long-time member of the organization's board, described the emotions of the event.
“It's an amazing feeling and evokes a lot of gratitude for the decision that the board and the organization made to bestow this on our family.”
Fieger first joined the group in 2013 as a board chair and helped the group through the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to promote/volunteer in programs for kids' sports.
Natalie Huber, Ranch Ehrlo Society president, said this naming continues the tradition set by the founder of the organization, Dr. Jeff Pawson.
“[This is] one of the ways to recognize the many contributions of our volunteer board members and hope that their legacy lives on,” she said.
The Fieger House provides 24-hour stable living/care for five females aged 15-37 who have complex needs, said Huber.
Huber added the Fieger House works on the female's daily living skills, including social interaction and engagement.
For Fieger, this work is important to help anyone reach their full potential.
“Not everyone has the same potential, so we focus on how everyone can reach their best,“ said Fieger.
The Ranch Ehrlo Society also provides a clinician for each woman to develop a pathway, including ambitions and life goals.
This home is one of dozens the Ranch Ehrlo Society either owns or leases throughout the province.
Huber said the organization cares for roughly 170 youth in Saskatchewan, while 81 people with differing abilities are cared for in Regina.
“Our organization truly has a renewed sense of community building and how important it is to be active and support your area's health,” said Fieger.
As Fieger will remember this day for the rest of his life, he said the same emotions today will be re-lived every time he steps into the home.
