East Kootenay Community Credit Union is holding their annual event to raise funds for the Elk Valley Safe Homes and Kids Count Too programs. Walk, bike or run, from the Fernie branche. Stop by an EKC branch to pick up pledge sheets or to donate.

To participate meet at EKC branch at 1601 9th Ave (across from Tim Horton’s)

Raffle and BBQ on Tuesday Sept. 23rd BBQ from 11-2pm

The Safe Homes provides free, confidential services to Elk Valley women and children in matters of domestic violence. Need often outpaces funding for this organization and these funds together with provincial funding will be used for operating expenses in maintaining Elk Valley Safes Homes and Kids Count Too Program.

In the last year, Elk Valley Safe Homes has provided over 1470 shelter nights to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. A total of 156 women and children have received support during that time.

For more information contact:
Kim Lennox 250.423.9222