IWAV Reaches 85% of Goal to Secure Norton Road Property for Affordable Housing
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is nearing the finish line in its campaign to purchase the Norton Road property, a key step toward creating more safe, affordable housing on Salt Spring Island.
IWAV has now raised almost 85% of its $2.8 million goal, thanks to the support of more than 85 individual donors and over a dozen foundations and organizations. Purchasing this property will allow IWAV to expand affordable housing and support services for Islanders affected by poverty, violence, and abuse.
“This shows how strongly our community believes in this project,” says Alicia Herbert, Executive Director of IWAV. “Thanks to our supporters, this vision is close to becoming real.”
Foundational supporters include Salt Spring Community Housing & Land Trust Society, Salt Spring Island Foundation, and Country Grocer, along with philanthropic partners, foundations, and 85 individual donors whose contributions have helped propel the campaign forward.
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