Broker/Owner, Francis Braam and Broker/Managers, Dave Favell and Steve Gray of Royal LePage Kelowna presented a cheque to Executive Director, Karen Mason and Kathleen Lemieux of the Kelowna Women’s Shelter.
In 2014, Royal LePage Kelowna REALTORS® donated part of their commissions to The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and held fundraising events throughout the year. The result was more than $11,200 raised to help women and children who are served by the Kelowna Women’s Shelter each year.
Violence against women and children is a significant problem in all communities across Canada. Research has shown that it happens in all cultures and religions, in all ethnic and racial communities, and any age and income level. It is estimated that 360,000 children witness family violence in any given year. By assisting women’s shelters, we are ensuring women and children have a safe haven from domestic violence and provide funding for support and programs like the Inside/Outside Violence Prevention for Youth offered by the Kelowna Women’s Shelter in our communities and schools. This type of support is essential in helping women and children heal and rebuild their lives.
