Our Christmas Auction was a success by many standards. 106 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 55 kg of food. We also collected 7-8 large boxes of assorted items for the safe house, including socks, mittens, toques, hair products, toothbrushes and paste, crayons, and many other items.
We also raised over $3724 with expenses of $558, netting $3165 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
Oliver Ambassador Program Starfish Backpack Program
Sun Fun Program Any One Can Join Program
Small Wheels (Youth Skateboard Park) Others as Needed
Several local businesses generously donated to the auction, helping us to exceed $3000 in raised funds. As you make your rounds to the local businesses this season, please thank them for their generous donations.
Arterra Wines Canada – Jackson Triggs – Cellar Door, See Ya Later Ranch, NK’Mip Winery
Desert Valley Wellness & Beauty
Inner Visions Hair Design
Jan Dewar Law Office
Nu Beginnings Hair Design
Polka Dot Gifts
Royal Lepage Realty – Ryan Duffy & Kevin Somers (Brokers), Erin Gludovats (Realtor), Sharon Snelling (Realtor), Olivia Cross (Realtor), Heather Andrews (Realtor), Mo Doerr (Property Manager)
Sole Shine Aesthetics Lounge