School Supplies for Victims of Family Violence
Surrey, B.C. – For a child who has experienced the trauma of family violence, school can be a safe, welcoming place to learn, grow and play. REALTOR® Dee Soriano wants to foster that positive experience. With the help of some of her colleagues at Sutton - Premier Realty, she delivered backpacks, paper, notepads, crayons, pencils, erasers, snacks and other essentials to the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Service Society (VLMFSS).
Established 30 years ago, VLMFSS is a non-profit organization that offers free counselling and support (in a choice of 20 languages) to new Canadians, visible minorities, refugees and women without immigration status.
This is Dee’s third contribution to the organization. She previously supplied healthy snacks to their food drive and hosted a client appreciation event to raise awareness and funds for VLMFSS.
“No woman or child should ever endure abuse especially from family members,” says Dee. “Some of them leave their homes without anything just to getaway from the danger, so they really need immediate help.”
At her office, Dee mentioned the organization’s good work and her upcoming donation; she was pleasantly surprised that others were interested in the cause and wished to contribute. For example, Teresa Tsang donated papers and pencils, and Teresa Magsambol (another agent’s client) donated boxes of school supplies. “They all have other charities they support; it’s just awesome that they would help one more!”
Dee recognizes that raising awareness is also valuable. “When we spread the word about the resources that are available to victims of violence, it gives people hope. It can help more mothers and their children build a better future.”
VLMFSS provides free and confidential services to women and their families throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more visit www.vlmfss.ca.
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Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd. Contact:
Brooke Matthews
604-691-1689
stories@suttonspirit.com
Sutton - Premier Realty Contact:
Dee Soriano
604-581-8400
dsoriano@sutton.com