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Women of Oliver for Women

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Women of Oliver for Women (WOW)

General Enquiries: Diane – 250-498-0654 or

Nita Neufield – 250- 498-6219

Email: oliverwowsociety@gmail.com

Mailing Address:  Box 353, Oliver, BC  V0H 1T0

Our Mission

To enrich the lives of women and children in our community and beyond.

Membership

Membership is open to those who would be interested in helping the organization achieve the goal of “Enriching the Lives of Women and Children in our Community and Beyond.” 

Meetings

New members are always welcome – meetings occur on the third Tuesday of every month from September to June.

Our Community Services

WOW Community services vary from assisting with the Senior’s Anniversary Tea and the Gleaners, sponsoring Dementia Workshops, St. John’s CPR courses, as well as caring for the entrance gardens at McKinney Place.

Our Fundraisers

We have three main fundraising projects!

TRADE SHOW:  Women of Oliver for Women (WOW) host the annual ‘Mainly for Women’ Trade Show every February at the Oliver Community Centre. Find out more here.

SWINGING SKIRTS GOLF TOURNAMENT:  Nk’Mip Desert Canyon Golf Course, Investor’s Group and WOW cosponsor this fun event held in September.

CHRISTMAS AUCTION:  This event is held in early December.  Members and invited guests attend a fun-filled evening with a Christmas theme.

Who We Support

Our fundraising efforts have allowed us to support many organizations within our community such as the Desert Sun Counselling, Air Cadets, Highway to Healing, Oliver Food Bank, SOSS Bursary, Boys & Girls Club, the playground at Oliver Elementary School, an educational award for women, funds to enable children to attend the Sun Fun Program in the summer, Oliver High School Day Care, Maple Springs Bible Camp, Right to Play, Youth Sports, OK Gleaners, plus many other spontaneous requests.

Annual Trade Show

Each year, in February, the Women of Oliver host a ‘Mainly for Women’ trade show at the Oliver Community Centre. If you are interested in finding out more, check out this page for regular updates!

Educational Award

Each year we give away an Educational Award for women, who through circumstances, need to return to the workforce and require further education. Find out more, or apply for the award here.

Contact Information

Looking for more information about WOW? Anyone interested in becoming a member (or just finding out more about us) can contact us at oliverwowsociety@gmail.com, or by calling Nita Neufield at 250-498-6219.