Shops in Kelowna are banding together to support a better cause.
On Thursday, May 11, a few days before Mother乌鸦传媒檚 Day, local shops will be hosting a fundraiser called Mom乌鸦传媒檚 the Word to support women who have been victims of abuse, suffer from mental heath issues or addictions.
All proceeds will go to NOW Canada, a nonprofit which provides safe housing and programs for women.
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The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Pandosy Street, featuring Marmalade Cat Cafe, Blue Ginger and Lily Blue and will include live music, shopping discounts at the stores, a door prize for a fancy dinner at Quails乌鸦传媒� Gate, a silent auction and more.
Ticket sales will be matched to $5,000 by Scotia Wealth Management and Delcourt Advisory Group and Urban Liquor will donate wine for the event.
The goal is to raise $15,000 said Andrea Cosar, supervisor for Blue Ginger who is also creating gift baskets for the auction.
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Executive director of NOW Canada, Liz Talbott said she was blown away by the community support.
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Above the NOW Canada office lies 39 safe housing units for vulnerable women which neighbour Pandosy Street. When Delcourt asked if the neighbouring shops would support NOW Canada, they were quick to jump on board.
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The idea for a Mother乌鸦传媒檚 Day theme came from Cosar.
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