Women's Place of South Niagara hosting raffle to offset fundraising losses - WellandTribune.ca

Women’s Place of South Niagara is hosting a 50/50 raffle this weekend in an effort to offset fundraising losses.

On Saturday, at 11 a.m., the organization will be launching its first ever online draw. It has a minimum guaranteed jackpot of $2,500.

Tickets will be available at www.womensplace5050.ca until June 30 at 11:59 a.m. Individuals from across Ontario are eligible to participate.

The spring raffle is the first of three 50/50 draws Women’s Place plans to host in 2021.

The raffles will help to offset the fundraising revenue that has been lost as COVID-19 restrictions continue to cause the cancellation of events like the Women’s Place Book Riot, a much-loved community event which has been called off for second year in a row this spring, said a news release about the event.

In a typical year, the Book Riot raises about $72,000 to help provide emergency shelter services, 24-hour phone and text support, counselling and other critical domestic violence services offered by the agency.

“The pandemic has created a very difficult situation for shelters across Ontario,” said executive director Jennifer Gauthier.

“We know that increased isolation in our homes and other tensions created by COVID-related restrictions are creating a dangerous situation for women and children across Niagara,” she added.

Shelter staff are reporting an increase in the severity of physical violence that clients are experiencing, said the release.

Women’s Place also anticipates a steep increase in the number of women who will reach out to our shelters, especially once the stay-at-home order is lifted..

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