Shops in Kelowna are banding together to support a better cause.

On Thursday, May 11, a few days before Mother91裸聊视频檚 Day, local shops will be hosting a fundraiser called Mom91裸聊视频檚 the Word to support women who have been victims of abuse, suffer from mental heath issues or addictions.

All proceeds will go to NOW Canada, a nonprofit which provides safe housing and programs for women.

91裸聊视频淭he hope is to grow this event to 100 women locally, (who donate) $100 annually to help 100 hurting women in our community,91裸聊视频� according to the event91裸聊视频檚 poster.

The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Pandosy Street, featuring Marmalade Cat Cafe, Blue Ginger and Lily Blue and will include live music, shopping discounts at the stores, a door prize for a fancy dinner at Quails91裸聊视频� Gate, a silent auction and more.

Ticket sales will be matched to $5,000 by Scotia Wealth Management and Delcourt Advisory Group and Urban Liquor will donate wine for the event.

The goal is to raise $15,000 said Andrea Cosar, supervisor for Blue Ginger who is also creating gift baskets for the auction.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 important for our community to be aware of people in our own backyard,91裸聊视频� she said.

Executive director of NOW Canada, Liz Talbott said she was blown away by the community support.

91裸聊视频淲hen the community recognizes there is a need and actively participates in supporting this need, it starts to make a change in the lives of some of our community91裸聊视频檚 most vulnerable residents,91裸聊视频� she said.

Above the NOW Canada office lies 39 safe housing units for vulnerable women which neighbour Pandosy Street. When Delcourt asked if the neighbouring shops would support NOW Canada, they were quick to jump on board.

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The idea for a Mother91裸聊视频檚 Day theme came from Cosar.

91裸聊视频�(Cosar) suggested we work around the Mother91裸聊视频檚 Day season and suggested a theme around having a mom, knowing a mom and supporting a mom,91裸聊视频� said Delcourt.

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