Bringing Awareness to Domestic Abuse

In light of the recent femicide in Stittsville, I was approached by a few successful small businesswomen to help plan and participate in a fundraiser to bring awareness to domestic violence. The outpouring of support from the community and local businesses was overwhelming to say the least.

Our venue was the new & stunning Showroom Furniture + Lighting; we had food donated by Mavericks Donuts, NeXt, Napolis Cafe, Anabella’s; wine from Kin Vineyards; beer from Kichissippi Beer Co and cider from Saunder’s Cider. We received so many door prizes that we decided to package some together and have a live auction. Guests also had an opportunity to have professional photos taken in a gorgeous living room setting taken by yours truly.

Over 100 women attended and together we raised $10,000 for Interval House Ottawa, and the live auction raised another $4,500 to help the Edmond’s family through this unimaginably difficult time.

Please keep the conversation going, sadly domestic violence is happening in our back yard.

Read Caroline Phillips’ (Ottawa Business Journal) full story here.