By Times Chronicle Staff
The Women of Oliver for Women Society (WOW) has announced the creation of the WOW Legacy Fund with a $10,000 donation to Okanagan College.
This fund, administered by the Okanagan College Foundation, will provide an annual $1,000 bursary to support an adult female student from the South Okanagan who is working to improve her family’s circumstances.
Describing the initiative as “a powerful step toward a brighter future for women and their families,” WOW says It reflects its mission “to enrich the lives of women and children in our community and beyond.”
WOW supports a wide range of local programs and services, including:
- Desert Sun Counselling;
- Oliver Air Cadets;
- Highway to Healing;
- Oliver Food Bank;
- Starfish Backpack Program;
- Sun Fun Program;
- Youth Sports;
- Gleaners;
- Small Wheels Playground.
WOW welcomes new members who are passionate about making a difference. The group meets monthly to plan community service initiatives and fundraising events. Its major annual fundraiser, the WOW Trade Show, takes place every March at the Oliver Community Centre.
Visit wowoliver.org or email at [email protected] for more information.
