12th Annual Royal Gala & Silent Auction

7:00 - 10:30 pm, November 9th, 2011, Lethbridge Lodge

YWCA Harbour House

It is with pleasure that Royal LePage South Country Real Estate continues our commitment through the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation to host our 12th Annual Royal Gala at the Lethbridge Lodge on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011. All funds raised are donated to YWCA Harbour House Women's Emergency Shelter to support services for women and children escaping abusive relationships. For 12 years, the contributions made through the Royal LePage Foundation have helped thousands of women and children in our Southern Alberta community. Royal Gala funding is saving lives and giving light where there has been darkness.

The event is well attended by over 200 individuals and receives approximately $7,000 in donated media coverage annually. Over the years, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised and contributed $319,000 to YWCA HarbourHouse. Royal LePage South Country continues to donate their administrative support and agent time to this cause - making it possible for all money raised to go directly to YWCA Harbour House where it is needed most.

Unfortunately, the need for emergency services is strong, as evidenced by the usage April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011.

1679 Crisis Calls Received (increase from 1524 in year 2010)

248 in person crisis support sessions provided (these are drop in’s by women day or night)

699 women and children resided in YWCA Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter

2601 women and children received support from YWCA Harbour House Outreach Services

125 Victim Awareness Sessions were provided by YWCA Harbour House Outreach Services for victims engaged in the court process

We are hoping we can count on your support to make this year's event as successful. In the near future, one of our volunteers may contact you to ask for a donation. This can be an item to be auctioned or an enhancemnt to the evening, such as wine or a monetary donation. Your contribution directly supports the valuable work of YWCA Harbour House in dealing with the impact of family violence. Charitable receipts will be available through the YWCA Lethbridge and District.

Sincerely,

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Committee - Lethbridge
Leslie Hatfield, Pat Kruse