Thank you to the women at Quota

The Quota Club of Ottawa held its 18th annual Night at the Races event Sunday night. This year their goal was to raise money for women's services at Shepherds of Good Hope.

It was a fantastic event and I really enjoyed myself. We started off with a buffet meal at 6 pm and then the races started at 6:30. We even got a special treat to ride in the pace car. I met some wonderful people and had a chance to catch up with some people I see here and there around Ottawa.

Although this is the 18th year in a row the Quota Club of Ottawa has held the event, the organization has a long history in the capital. They have been serving the community for 69 years!

We are thrilled with the number of groups each year that hold third-party events to raise money to help us do out work. Thank you to the Quota Club of Ottawa for a wonderful event.

Quota Club of Ottawa raises funds for Shepherds of Good Hope

I'm always touched by people who want to hold events to raise funds for us so that we can continue to help Ottawa's homeless population.

The Quota Club of Ottawa, which is celebrating 69 years of community service, is another example of a group fundraising for us. For the last 18 years, this group has been hosting an event called Night at the Races. The event is held at the Rideau Carleton Raceway and Slots and this year the money raised will support our women's shelter.

The women's shelter provides care and services to women 18 years or older who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The women come from all different backgrounds. They might be facing financial challenges or fleeing an abusive partner. Some struggle with mental health issues. They have nowhere else to turn but we take them in, care for them. and provide a safe place to stay. While they're in our care, they have access to a variety of programs we hope will help them stabilize and find independent housing.

I want to thank everyone with Quota for donating the proceeds of their event to us. We know it's going to be a fabulous event.

This year, it's set for Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets are $60 and include a full course buffet dinner, valet parking, and of course, a racing program. Tickets can be purchased by calling Willy Lee at 613-738-8888 or you can email at quota_fundraiser@outlook.com.

If you would like to raise funds on our behalf with your next event, please contact me at 613-789-8210, ext. 247 or by email at asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com.