Rowan House - Generosity Encourages Progress

This much needed facility is planning a summer opening. Can you help?


Well, it was a hectic end to 2011! November was busy with Family Violence Prevention. We did a number of presentations through our Branches Public Education Program in the local schools and with community groups.
December saw a very successful Christmas Gift Card campaign. We were able to offer gift cards and community donations to all the women that came into the shelter as well as those that were supported through our outreach program. This allowed women the opportunity and dignity to purchase gifts for their children and items for themselves that they would not have been able to without the generosity of our community partners.
We also continued to see our new facility grow. Work started in mid October, the weather was good and we are now well on our way to being open by summer 2012. You can watch our progress on our website:
www.rowanhouse.ca.
Our Healthy Relationship Group for women involved with Rowan House started another 8 week session in January. Delicious soup made at Soup Sisters is offered to the moms and children that attend. Thank you to Parent Link for their support and partnership.
We also look forward to you supporting us in our annual fund raiser – The Hope & Healing Gala, May 5th, 2012. We are planning a fun filled evening with a fantastic meal and great entertainment. We will have wonderful auction items for you to bid on and maybe even a sneak preview at what our new facility will look like. Get your tickets soon.

In Gratitude,
Sherrie Botten