Thank you for joining our online auction Fundraiser for Victoria Women's Transition House (VWTH). This project was initiated and organized by Marion Evamy and Bobb Hamilton of the Red Art Gallery in Sidney, BC. Thank you Marion and Bobb!

Thirty Canadian women artists have each contributed their talents to decorating a concrete pear to enable this gift of giving. Each of the "one of a kind" life-sized painted pears will be auctioned to raise funds in support of women of all ages, with and without children, fleeing intimate partner violence and abuse.

The online auction will take place September 26 to October 2, 2021.

As well, cash donations are greatly appreciated.

All funds helps VWTH support women and their children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. Your participation in this fundraiser helps Transition House continue to operate our two Emergency shelters, a 24-Hour Crisis and Information Line and various counselling and support programs for women with specialized programs for older women, including expressive arts groups and health and wellness programs, and for children who witness abuse. Children's programs include individual and group counselling as well as summer and spring camps and in-school educational workshops. Each year, VWTH supports more than 2,500 women and hundreds of children and youth.

Sadly, throughout the pandemic, a tremendous number of women have come forward, many with complex needs and challenging personal circumstances. Intimate partner violence and abuse cases have soared; the abuse is more prevalent and the outcomes, more violent.

Thank you for participating in this fundraiser and for helping us provide safety and comfort to vulnerable women and children in our community.

We sincerely appreciate your support.