St. George鈥檚 United Church is joining with the Comox Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society (CVUCS) for a fundraiser in support of Ukrainian newcomers to the Comox Valley.
The Nov. 25 fundraiser, 鈥淪till Standing with Ukraine鈥� will consist of a large premium silent auction plus table sales. Every item auctioned will have a market value of at least $100. Table sales will include pre-loved jewelry, handbags, and scarves as well as Ukrainian ceramics, linens and artifacts from bygone eras and much more.
There are currently 70 Ukrainian families (180 people) who have chosen the Comox Valley as their new home as they flee the war in Ukraine.
St. George鈥檚 dispersed $20,000 to local charities in 2022.
鈥淭his year the majority of the proceeds will go to the CVUCS,鈥� says volunteer fundraiser Gary Stevenson. 鈥淲e are so grateful to live in this land of plenty where people share. You can鈥檛 take it with you, so why not donate to a wonderful cause and feel good about it?鈥�
Doors to the church hall, located at 505 6th Street, will open at 10:30 for viewing auction items on Nov. 25. An opening ceremony at 11 a.m. will feature Ukrainian songs. Table sales and placement of bids will begin at 11:15. Admission is $2 at the door.
Visit the Ukrainian Caf茅 while browsing and enjoy a warm bowl of borscht or a genuine kielbasa on a bun with sauerkraut. Frozen kielbasa, perogies, cabbage rolls and genuine Ukrainian desserts will also be available to take home. Live music will entertain shoppers throughout the day.
If you have an item for donation, a kayak or paddleboard that鈥檚 taking up space or art, sporting goods, antiques, smaller furniture, musical instruments, collectibles, gift certificates for services or goods, gift baskets please think of donating. St. George鈥檚 has requested that all auction items have a minimum value of at least $100, however, no donation will be declined for table sales. Starting Oct. 25, donations can be dropped off at 555-6th St. Courtenay at St. George鈥檚 office, from Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If the door is not open, please ring the bell.
When donating, tape a note to the item with your name, phone number and estimated value of the item. In special circumstances, a tax receipt for the donation may be possible but compliance must meet with Canada Revenue鈥檚 policy on 鈥渋n kind鈥� donations. For more information, contact volunteer organizer Gary at garycstevenson@msn.com or go to https://cvukrainianculturalsociety.ca.
