Our Christmas Auction, held on November 24, 2024 was a success by many standards. 98 invited guests and members attended and shared an afternoon of fun and socializing.
Invitees were asked to bring donations for the Food Bank and the Women’s Safe House. We were amazed at the generosity of our attendees. We collected 87 kg of food. We also collected more than 50 assorted toys/books, more than 400 toiletries of various sizes; at least 50 pairs of socks all sizes; 30+ pairs of underwear; as well as pyjamas, scarves, mittens, slippers and sweaters and one box of gift type items. There was also a $50 cheque for the safe home.
Our final numbers are not complete; however, we also raised over $2000 for our ongoing support of community organizations. Listed below are a number of the organizations we currently or have recently supported.
Desert Sun Counseling Oliver Food Bank
Spirit of Christmas Starfish Backpack Program
Sun Fun Program Any One Can Join Program
Small Wheels (Youth Skateboard Park) Oliver High School Day Care Center
Others as Needed
The following businesses donated a gift certificate or basket to our auction: Royal LePage (Ryan Duffy & Kevin Somers (Brokers) Erin Gludovatz, Sharon Snelling, Jaime Pacheco, Olivia Cross, Heather Andrews, Mo Doerr (property manager),) New Beginnings Hair Design, Sole Shine Aesthetics Lounge, Painted Chair, Shoppers Drug Mart (Oliver).
with WOW Member Linda Larson
Our Christmas Auction was a success because of the generous support of our members who donated items and the members of our community who supported our auction.
We look forward to a successful auction in 2025.