South Okanagan Women in Need Society gearing up for most important fundraising campaign of year

Photo: Contributed

Volunteers with the SOWINS Spirit of Giving campaign

The South Okanagan Women in Need Society is gearing up for its most important fundraising event of the year, Share the Spirit of Giving.

SOWINS offers a variety of services for women and children in the region who are facing abuse and violence.

The annual campaign allows supporters of SOWINS to help in a variety of ways, including direct donations, sponsoring a family or building a backpack for someone unhoused over the holidays.

"There are many ways to give to brighten the holiday season for the women, youth, and children that need our support this holiday season,” states Danielle Goulden, executive director of SOWINS.

“The increase in costs of groceries and goods will prove more difficult for many of the women and families we serve."

In 2021, the campaign matched almost 100 families in need with local sponsors and provided more than 50 backpacks to people in need on the streets, as well as raising much-needed funds to support the organization's work throughout the year.

"We have a few new ways to get involved this year including having a Spirit Tree at your business to encourage clients, customers, members or patients to get involved to give or becoming a Partner in Hope this holiday season with a minimum donation of $1000 or higher,” said Marni Adams, fund development advisor with SOWINS.

“The community really gets behind this campaign, local businesses and individual supporters which is always amazing to see. We hope to rally the same support this year with the current economic climate to ensure the women and families in need in the South Okanagan have a happy holiday. We could not do it without the support of the community," Goulden said.

To get involved with the campaign, click here to donate and learn more, or contact Adams directly at [email protected] or 250-488-1268.