Women of Oliver for Women
Women of Oliver for Women is an informal non-profit Society of community minded individuals who believe in giving back to the community by working for the betterment of women and families, providing community service and raising funds for worthwhile causes.
WOW has served Oliver for many years after leaving the Soroptimist affiliation.
Are you looking for an activity to fill your Saturday. Mark March 28, from 10-3, on your calendar and come on down to the Oliver Rec Centre and check out the amazing variety of vendors. Welcome to new vendors Kim with Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen, Trish with Total Body Restoration and Wellness, Marianne with Lightfoot in the Kitchen and Leanne with Special Olympics BC.
This year we will be featuring a number of closed bid auction items. Watch this space for more information on the items donated by OK Falls Furniture, The Oliver Theatre, Venables Theatre, Oliver Eats, and Lightfoot in the Kitchen. A special thank you to these businesses. Please be sure to thank them for their support.
We still have one table left for rental. Any takers? Contact oliverwowsociety@gmail.com
WOW President Diane Worth presents Oliver Food Bank with a cheque for $500. Accepting on behalf of the Food Bank are Michael Goeres, Treasurer, (on the left) and Jon Kurnik, President, (on the right.) For more information on the Oliver Food Bank and to find out how you can make a tax-deductible donation, check out the following link: https://www.oliverfoodbank.com/
Past president Sally Franks presents Desert Sun Counselling with a cheque for $500. Accepting on behalf of Desert Sun is Maureen Doerr, Board Chair, (left) and Executive Director, Marieza Tarr (right). For more information on services available or volunteering opportunities at Desert Sun Counselling go to https://desertsuncounselling.ca/ We are pleased to announce that half of all entry donations at our 33rd Annual WOW Trade Show will be given to Desert Sun Counselling in support of the work they do with women and children in our community.
WOW is thrilled to announce Madison Wornardt as our sponsored candidate for the Oliver Ambassador Program. Congratulations, Madison. WOW Membership Chair Nita Neufield presents the sponsoring cheque to Madison and Lori Martine with the Oliver Ambassadors Progam. Go to https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMgEZ1BCo/ for more information on this wonderful program.
