Over $10,000 raised on one day to support Women and their children moving beyond abuse
The statistics are alarming; 45% of Women’s Crisis Services (WCSWR) shelter clients are children, and most are under the age of 10. In any given year, this translates to over 200 kids who have been exposed to abuse and violence in their homes¦.the one place that should be the most secure and safe for them. Breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse is critical to the reduction and moreover the eradication of violence against women. 
That is one of the reasons that the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation ” Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women’s shelters and violence prevention programs ” hosted their 7th annual National Garage Sale for Shelter across Canada this past May.
On Saturday, May 9th, Royal LePage Wolle Realty hosted a GIANT garage sale complete with musical entertainment, electronics recycling, and partners from HARVEY’s, AMJ Campbell, Professional Organizers of Canada and RBC to raise funds and awareness for Women’s Crisis Services. Every dollar
Mark Wolle, Broker of Record, Royal Le Page Wolle Realty, presents a donation cheque to Alan Sharpe of Women’s Crisis Services for $10,091 in support of Anselma House.
raised goes directly to Women’s Crisis Services, and this year they raised $10,091!
Wolle Realty agents and staff volunteered their time and resources to ensure the garage sale was a success with agents working the tables, arranging for donations, managing volunteers, and spreading the word about this unique fundraiser.
Across Canada, 100% of revenue generated supports local women’s shelters and violence prevention programs, helping more than 30,000 women and children. Since 1998, the Shelter Foundation has raised more than $20 million and currently supports 200 local women’s shelters and national partners.
Royal LePage Wolle Realty is a strong supporter and advocate of Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.