One very unique fundraiser was put together by Jennifer Gill, a wait staff member of the Niblick Pub in Oakville. In August, Jennifer held a raffle at the pub and at the same time, collected pledges and donations to shave her head for Halton Women’s Place! Jennifer inspired friend, Joseph Di Lorenzo to also shave his head for the shelter. As well, Ken Stockstill, was a big help in making this event such a success. To date, Jennifer and friends have raised almost $5,000! The Niblick Pub will match donations up to $2,000.

Thanks to all who supported this great event!

Halton Women's Place received a donation of 20 bikes and helmets from Gary Black (Milton Kids of Steel Triathlon) and Bryden Tait (Gearheads Milton). Pictured here are the crew who assembled all these bikes!

Volunteers from GSK Consumer Healthcare with donations from The Home Depot spent the day making the backyard in the Burlington Shelter ready for summer. They tuned bikes, planted flowers and vegetables, stained the patio furniture and turned the space into a welcoming and inviting area where all our residents can enjoy the fresh air.

The Royal LePage Burloak Team presents cheques to Halton Women's Place and the Carpenter Hospice. Funds are collected from various fundraising projects throughout the year. Pictured left JoAnn Jusdanis and Diane Beaulieu.

"Jennifer Rivett, organizer of the 3rd Annual Rick Rivett Benefit donates a collection of Shelter Needs to Halton Women's Place. The donation was accepted by Executive Director, Diane Beaulieu."

Richard Martin donated two prints that were auctioned off and proceeds given to Halton Women's Place during the "Latow Annual Photo Seminar with Richard Martin" event.

Gary Davidson, General Manager from Canadian Tire-Dundas & 403 presents cheque(2008 Secret Santa ) to Diane Beaulieu, Executive Director at HWP.

CIBC Employee Gives to Halton Women's Place

Debbie Avery of CIBC (second from left) presents $1,000 to Diane Beaulieu (centre), Executive Director of Halton Women's Place, to help fund shelter and crisis services for abused women and their dependent children from Halton Region. From Halton Women's Place are Janet Chambers, Executive Assistant (left), Laurie Kent, Clinical Manager (second from Right) and Janice Hamilton, Business Manager (right).

Debbie Avery was inspired 13 years ago to become an active volunteer at Halton Women's Place when she became aware of the work the centre does to support women who have nowhere else to turn after experiencing domestic turmoil.

"It was when I saw a mother and her tiny new twin babies having to rely on the services of Halton Women's Place instead of having a loving household to come home to, I got involved," said Avery, a senior business advisor at CIBC's Lakeshore and George Branch in Oakville. "Instead, this poor family had to move into a shelter provided by Halton Women's Place for the basic necessities of life. From that moment on, I was committed to doing whatever I could to ease the burden of these women and bring a ray of hope and sunshine to their children."

Now, Avery is delighted to be able to support Halton Women's Place financially with a $1,000 donation she obtained through CIBC's Employee as Ambassador program.

Diane Beaulieu, Executive Director of Halton Women's Place, stated, "We are very fortunate to receive such generous support. CIBC and Debbie Avery are to be commended for their commitment to Halton Women's Place. It is because of people like Debbie that we are able to continue to provide safe shelter and emergency crisis services to women and children in need."

To donate to Halton Women's Place, call 905-332-1200.

Christine Connor from CAW Local 414 presents a cheque to Halton Women's Place

The Order of the Eastern Star

Karen Shank Foundation

Halton Women's Place is thankful to The May Court Club of Oakville for their wonderful donation of $7,500!

From left to right - Carm Bozzo, Development Manager; Diane Beaulieu, Executive Director; Karen Walker, President of The May Court Club of Oakville; Cathy Doucher, 1st V.P. The May Court Club of Oakville and Pravin Sharma, 2nd V.P. The May Court Club of Oakville.