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The Road Ahead Campaign

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society launches major fundraising campaign

Jun 2, 2021 | 3:15 PM

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society has launched a major fundraising initiative aimed at supporting victims and witnesses of crime and tragedy throughout the region.

“The Road Ahead Campaign” has a goal to raise $35,000 over a one-year term (with the possibility of extension) to secure funding for future operations and increase community awareness about essential programs and services available.

CAVWSS is a non-profit registered charity organization that supports victims and witnesses of crime and tragedy and helps individuals and families bridge the gap from hurt to hope through professional and compassionate provision of direct support, information, referral and education.

Trained staff and advocates are available 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure victims and witnesses do not have to face their journey alone.

“Any one of us could become a victim or witness of crime and tragedy at any given time and be faced with an overwhelming, emotional and difficult road ahead,” says Executive Director, Gloria Derksen, in a press release, adding that the team at CAVWSS is there to walk along beside clients on their road to recovery.

The organization relies heavily on funding and direct financial contributions from donors and sponsorships in order to provide services for cases such as homicide, family/domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, armed robbery/robbery, theft, fraud, break & enter, vandalism, serious motor vehicle collisions, sudden death/next of kin notifications, suicides, fire/multi-casualty disasters and school crisis.

“You can help make a difference. Whether you are in a position to make a financial donation, corporate sponsorship, a gift-in-kind, a gift card for food/clothing/travel etcetera, we invite you to take part in our campaign. Our team will work with you to determine a plan that fits you and/or your business or organization,” says Fund Development Coordinator, Amber Casey.

CAVWSS extends a sincere and heartfelt thank-you to Bronze Sponsor, FortisAlberta and Supporting Sponsor, Sanjel Energy for their generous contributions and for paving the way for The Road Ahead Campaign.

To learn more about the organization or to help make a difference, visit www.victimsupport.ca.