Donors and Sponsors

Donors
Sponsors

Donors

Without our generous donors and community supporters we could not do what we do. Victoria Women’s Transition House Society relies on the community’s generosity with 35% of our funding coming from individuals, grants, foundations and the business community. We would like to recognize the impact you have made… and thank you!

President of Kinetic, Bill Gyles receives a Thank You plaque from former Development Director, Sara Park

Kinetic Construction

In 2007, Kinetic Construction chose VWTHS as the recipient of funds from their Golf Tournament Fundraiser and Christmas Program. The staff and organization generously donated over $10,000 to VWTHS along with toys, gifts, and food for women and children at Christmas.

Photo: President of Kinetic, Bill Gyles receives a Thank You plaque from former Development Director, Sara Park

Silk Road Tea

Silk Road Tea has been a long term supporter of VWTHS, contributing funds from their events and wonderful teas and products for the women at the Shelter.

Photo: Daniela Cublic and her staff at Silk Road Tea present VWTHS with a cheque for $1,354, proceeds from their Pink Tea Party.

The Lutheran Church of the Cross

The Lutheran Church of the Cross raised over $850 for VWTHS through a concert series.

Photo: Carolyn Fast and Board Co-Chairs, Adrienne Betty and Sheila Gallagher, accept the generous donation.

Updegrove Chiropractic Clinic

Drs Ansel and Christina Updegrove and staff from the Updegrove Chiropractic Clinic held their second annual evening of Health & Wellness for Girls and Moms, with over $500 raised for Transition House!

In photo: Christina and Hayley present former Director of Development, Sara Park, with the proceeds of their event.

Licorice for Hair

The staff of Licorice for Hair worked tirelessly to organize Faux Real Hair and Fashion Show at the Metro Theatre in November. This very successful event raised over $4,500 for VWTHS!

Photo: Owner, Rhino Gaudet and his stylists: Vanessa, Natashia, Jessica, Karen and Terrianne at Licorice for Hair presenting former Director of Development, Sara Park, with a cheque for $4,559.

Opus Framing and Art Supplies

Staff of Opus Framing and Art Supplies on Herald Street fundraised throughout the month of December, raising $4,278! Thank you to all who donated! Manager, Marsha Arbour, also matched the donation with a $4,278 store credit for the Art Break Program at the Shelter.

Photo: Carolyn Fast, Executive Director and Jayde Farrand, Children’s Counsellor accept the cheque from the staff at the Opus store.

Investors Group Downtown

In 2008, Investors Group Downtown supported VWTHS through the Victoria Ladies’ Charity Golf Tournament. In November, Jackie McMath and her staff chose VWTHS as one of their charities of choice and presented Sara and Chris with a cheque for $3,500.

Photo: cheque presentation at the Investors Group Downtown office; former Director, Sara Park and Chris Hewitt receive a cheque for $3,500 from Richard Grosset and Jeff Smith of the Investors Group Team!

Coast Capital Savings

Maureen Young (front left) from Coast Capital Savings presents Harrison Place Program Team and Program Director, Parm Kroad, with a $15,000 cheque for the Rainbow Program at Harrison Place.

Elite Cleaners & Urge Tattoos

Lara Slayerwhite of Elite Cleaners organized staff at the neighbouring Urge Tattoos in conjunction with Fools Car Club, and all spent MANY hours organizing family and friends leading up to Christmas to ensure the holidays were brighter for six families who received hampers.

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised close to $40,000 for VWTHS over the years. Realtor, Sharen Warde, has been instrumental in organizing local efforts amongst Royal LePage Coast Capital Realtors through their annual summer golf tournament.

Photo: Sharen Warde holds a cheque representing the Foundation’s contribution to local Shelter representatives.

Vagina Monologues

Vagina Monologues Director, Jadye Farand and Producer, Sarah Kramer present VWTHS staff with proceeds from the two night performance which raised over $25,000 for VWTHS!