Prairie
Pay It Forward
“We have succeeded if we leave this world in a better place than how we found it.”
ABOUT US
Prairie Pay It Forward is a registered nonprofit charity created to assist individuals and families facing financial hardship, mental health challenges, or unexpected life crises. Our goal is to provide support in a respectful, compassionate, and private manner, ensuring people can access the help they need during difficult moments.
Mental health struggles, addiction, and financial hardship can affect anyone. Too often, individuals fall through the cracks of traditional assistance programs or face barriers that prevent them from getting immediate help. Prairie Pay It Forward was created to bridge that gap.
Our grassroots fund is rooted in compassion, community, and lived experience. We believe that a small act of kindness can make a life-changing difference. By offering timely support, we help people take the first steps toward stability, healing, and hope.
Prairie Pay It Forward assists individuals who may not qualify for traditional aid but urgently need support. Funds may be accessed for a variety of needs that help people move forward, including:
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Counselling and mental health services
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Prescriptions and essential medications
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Immediate financial support for mental health or addiction treatment
Our mission is simple: help people get back on their feet during life’s most challenging moments, with the hope that one day they will be able to pay that kindness forward to someone else in need.
At Prairie Pay It Forward, we believe that compassion has the power to create lasting change.
Meet the Team
Behind Prairie Pay It Forward is a team driven by compassion, lived experience, and a genuine desire to help others. Each member brings a unique perspective, united by one goal — to support individuals and families when they need it most.
Founder of PPIF
Steve Dillabough
Steve Dillabough is the founder and visionary for Prairie Pay it Forward. Steve has a passion for helping others, especially with mental health or addictions. A little help can go a long way, and Steve believes in "paying it forward".
Director
Dr. Wendy GoreHickman
I was born and raised in Cabri, a small farming town in southern Saskatchewan. I attended University of Saskatchewan, graduating with an M.D. in 1985. I completed 5 years of post-graduate training, and achieved my F.R.C.P.C (Fellowship in Anesthesiology) in 1990. I practiced anesthesiology in the Saskatoon Health Region for 26 years.
I am married, and have 4 grown sons, and five grandchildren. My interests include golf and fitness in many forms.
I am a person in long term recovery from an alcohol misuse disorder, and have a passion for sharing my experience, strength and hope with others that are still struggling from addictions.
Director
Dr. Donna Jubin
Dr. Donna Jubin has been a practising physician in Saskatchewan for over 30 years. She has a special interest in women's health and wellness. She's a proud mother and grandmother and is dedicated her life to helping others. Donna's passion is helping people help themselves. "Whenever possible, be kind, it is always possible"