ICYMI: YXE Women’s Week to raise money for domestic violence victims
Centred around International Women’s Day on March 8 — a global day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women — businesses participating in YXE Women’s Week will donate a portion of sales to Saskatoon Interval House, which provides short-term housing and crisis counselling to women and children escaping domestic violence.according to Statistics Canada“The support we receive from our community each year is awe-inspiring.
People who want to support the cause can purchase items from coffee to denim, fitness products and art until March 13. A full list of the more than 20 participating businesses is available at“As a local business that is 100 per cent female owned and operated, it has always been important to Honey Bun Café to support and empower women,” Armstrong said in the release.
“The Interval House is a vital organization in Saskatoon, and we could not be happier to sell signature sugar cookies to support them. Hopefully, this week will shine a light on the very important work they do and how necessary their services are in our community.”Article content If you are experiencing domestic violence or are concerned about your safety, call 211 for information about safe shelters in your community or