The Sudbury Women's Centre (SWC) Strength in Sisterhood Gala, celebrated on International Women's Day (March 8) raised almost $50,000 for the centre. The funds will help the SWC with future programming, and allow them to continue to provide clients with free basic needs items, resources, services, and education.
Celebrating with the community, in-person for the first time since 2020, SWC credits what they refer to in a release as “incredible corporate and community support.” They extend a thank you for help raising the $49, 929 to sponsors (see the bottom of the article.)
"We were overwhelmed with the support from our community. The event was a tremendous success, and we can’t wait to do it again next year,” said SWC Executive Director Giulia Carpenter. “We had rave reviews from everyone who attended, and we raised critical funds that will assist in continuing to grow our centre for those in the community who need it most. On behalf of the Centre, I would like to thank everyone who attended the gala, and everyone who continues to support what we do. We are a place to start for women, girls, trans, and non-binary people, and because of you, members of our community will have a place to come to begin their journey towards a better life - whatever that may look like for them.”
SWC looks forward to its next International Women’s Day event, and is already in the planning stages for 2024.
Anyone interested in making a donation, or becoming involved with the SWC in a different capacity, is asked to contact the Centre's Development Officer, Rae-Anne Neville at (705) 673-1916 extension 104, or [email protected]
The Sudbury Women’s Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing information, referral and support services to women who have been impacted by violence and/or difficult life circumstances. The staff and volunteers at the SWC offer a safe space, inclusive and respecting diversity, to support women in their journey.
To make a donation to the Sudbury Women’s Centre, visit their website at www.sudburywc.ca/donate
Sponsors:
Sudbury Credit Union
The Coalition to End Violence Against Women of Greater Sudbury
Paro Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Pioneer Construction
Best Law Offices Amy P. Best Professional Corporation
Faiella Financial Group
Journal Printing
Starbucks
Metik Corporate and Private Events
Present Simple
Fun Cube Photo Booth
Guilty Pleasures Bakeshop + Catering
Kennie Creations
Rod Bazinet and Kassie
Moonlight Buskers
Ferland Creatives
