Skip to content

Victims of domestic abuse seek household items at Maple Ridge donation drive

The fundraiser will take place at Thomas Haney Secondary on Jan. 14 and 15
31561109_web1_221015-LAT-TA-BlanketDrive-_3
Cythera Transition House Society supports women and children who are suffering through abusive relationships and will be accepting household donations to help these victims. (Blackpress file)

On Saturday and Sunday, Maple Ridge residents will have a chance to contribute to a good cause as Thomas Haney Secondary hosts a donation drive for the Cythera Transition House Society.

Cythera, which supports women and children who have suffered from domestic violence, will be there accepting a variety of donations.

Specifically, they are looking for cleaning supplies, paper towels, laundry baskets, tablecloths, and other various household items.

There will also be school staff on-site ready to accept money donations, with the person collecting the most money being awarded a prize at the end of the weekend.

RELATED: Holiday pictures fundraiser collects thousands of dollars for Maple Ridge charities

All donations will be accepted at the front entrance of the school and will go towards families that are working with Cythera to transition into new homes.

This donation drive will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 15 at Thomas Haney Secondary, which is located at 23000 116 Ave.

RELATED: Hundreds raised – so far – for Maple Ridge Search and Rescue team


Have a story tip? Email: brandon.tucker@mapleridgenews.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Brandon Tucker

About the Author: Brandon Tucker

I have been a journalist since 2013, with much of my career spent covering sports and entertainment stories in Alberta.
Read more