Monarch Place has provided housing for more than 4,000 women and children since opening its doors in 1998.
The 12-bed facility receives calls daily from across Vancouver from people looking for refuge for women and children experience physical and emotional abuse. Currently, the shelter is in need of financial support and donations of new towels and face cloths, new large plastic containers for the kitchen, journals and new kids toys for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.
Donations can be dropped off on the fourth floor at 604 Columbia St.
The shelter recently received a $1,500 community investment donation from FortisBC, after Coun. Lorrie Williams won a draw at the Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference and named Monarch Place as the charity of her choice to get the funds.
“It is with relationships and donations like this that we are able to keep our doors open for women and children in need,” said Lorrie Wasyliw, executive director at Monarch Place.
Sapper Claus comes to town
The New Westminster Lions Club and Sapperton Old Age Pensioners Association are calling for vendors.
The group will host a “Deck Sapperton Hall for Buchanan Lodge” event on Saturday, Aug. 20. For the past 69 years, the Lions have provided personalized gifts for each of the 110 seniors living at the lodge. They’ve also hosted a Christmas party with refreshments and entertainment.
New or gently used items for the sale are acceptable. Table rental costs $20 and includes breakfast and a door-prize entry.
Vendors will be set up at the Sapperton Pensioners’ Hall, at 318 Keary St., with the event starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. To book a table, call 604-522-0280.
Grant info session
Mark this one down if you’re interested in applying for a city grant this fall.
The City of New Westminster is holding two info sessions on Sept. 22 at Century House, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. There are eight categories: festival event grant, heritage grant, environmental grant, community grant, arts and culture grant, child care grant, city partnership grant and amateur sports grant.
Attendees are encouraged to review the application forms and bring questions for open discussion. Please note the session is not mandatory for grant applicants.
Registration is free but requested in advance.
Email [email protected] with registration code 15332 or call 604-515-3821 for more information.
