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In-Kind Donation Delivery by Nathan of Texas Smoke BBQ
Nathan of Texas Smoke BBQ stopped by our administration office with a meat donation. Nathan is pictured here with Ishtar’s Community Relations Assistant, Catherine Peare. Later that evening, families staying at our Ishtar Transitional House enjoyed the fabulous fare with gratitude.
Visit by Augustino Dominuco of the Infinite Expansion Foundation
Augustino Dominuco of Infinite Expansion Foundation visited our administration office, and is pictured here with PEACE Program Coordinator, Rena Andronek, and PEACE Program Counsellor, Megan Comey. We are so excited that the Infinite Expansion Foundation will be supporting Ishtar Women’s Resource Society again this year with their 8th Annual Toy Drive Event. The Infinite Expansion Foundation will be inviting businesses who would like to host a box for drop off and donors – able to issue tax receipts. Please give us a call the Infinite Expansion Foundation at 604-446-2444.
100 Women Who Care
We are so grateful for a donation of $6,300 from 100 WOMEN WHO CARE – FRASER VALLEY. Sincere Thanks to all who contributed.
Visit by Minister Farnsworth
Saje Natural Wellness
Second-stage housing for women & children will be opened in Langley, society says
The following link will take you to the 25JAN23 Langley Advance Times Newspaper article:
Cascades Casino Donation
Patricia Mori (right), Guest Services Manager at the Cascades Casino in Langley came to our main office on January 17, 2023, and presented a cheque to our Executive Director, Maureen Berlin.
Stonehaus Realty
Anh Son (left) and Francis Domingo (right), realtors from Stonehaus Realty in Langley came to our office on January 5, 2023 and presented a $2,060 cheque to our Executive Director, Maureen Berlin (middle).
Gulf & Fraser Donation
Gulf & Fraser allocated some resources for their staff to give to charitable organizations that are close to their heart. We were luckily chosen as a recipient of some of these funds. Sarah Symons (left), Money Advisor at the Murrayville Branch presented a $1,500 cheque to our Director of Operations, Myung Lee (right) on December 22, 2022.
Langley Township Firefighters Donation
On December 21, 2022, Rob Kennedy (left) from Langley Township firefighters presented a $1,000 cheque to our Executive Director, Maureen Berlin (right).
Wrapping Holiday Gifts
Bonnie Hunter Donation
Bonnie Hunter, Maureen Berlin – Ishtar would like to thank Bonnie for her amazing donations!
30 Minute Hit
Peace tree takes root in Ishtar
City councillor and artist paints symbolic willow tree on wall of transition housing offices. Read the whole article here: Langley Advanced Times
For access to transitional housing, call our helpline at 604-530-9442 or if you are in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1