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).

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.

On June 13, the Women of Olver (WOW) hosted an evening fundraiser at the Firehall Brewery.

A hamburger (beef, chicken or veggie) and a mug of beer (or choice of drink) were offered along with two hours of great music by the Penticton Thursday Night Jazz Band. This Big Band with 19 pieces has played in Oliver over the years. Firehall Brewery provided the open patio area for the event.

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All the profits were donated to the Sun Fun Program which involves pool and camp passes to enable all children to attend.

The event was a sellout with a beautiful evening with many laughs, great food and great music.

The Trade Show held on March 16, 2024 was again a huge success with 61 vendors, which included many repeating vendors along with new ones.

Oliver Eats provided lunch, which included choices of soup, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

There were rave reviews and an excellent turn out.

Women of Oliver for Women Society (WOW) hosted the annual Christmas Party Fundraiser at the Oliver Senior Centre. The members invited their friends and neighbours to enjoy some appys and desserts while socializing and bidding to win auction items and packages. The excitement of the auction and the festive “season of giving” helped make this event a continued success. WOW’s fundraising efforts support many worthwile organizations and individuals within our community.

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