SARA SEASON IS HERE
A season of giving, a season of hope.
A new beginning starts with a community that cares. This SARA Season, help women and their children build lives beyond domestic violence in the Fraser Valley.
Donate nowBe part of her new beginning
that cares.
to home.
new beginnings.
OUR COMMUNITY. OUR PROMISE.
Together, let’s raise $150,000.
Every contribution helps strengthen pathways to safety, healing and independence.
Every gift brings a new beginning closer.
TIME LEFT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SARA Season continues through January 31, 2027.
November 1, 2026 — January 31, 2027 · Fraser Valley, BC
YOUR GENEROSITY. YOUR COMMUNITY.
Dollars where
it matters.
When you give to SARA for Women through SARA Season, your dollars stay right here in Mission and Abbotsford. Your support helps women and children in our community find safety, healing, and new beginnings.
Your donation keeps local shelters open, provides counselling and outreach, and ensures that support is always close to home.
Give hope, close to homeTHE HEART OF SARA SEASON
First, a safe place.
Then, a way forward.
Mary White’s story is a reminder of what can grow when someone has the space and support to begin again.
After two years at SARA’s Abbotsford facility, Mary found a beautiful, safe journey. Hear her share her journey in her own words.
Be part of a new beginningBehind every new beginning
is a community that cares.
REAL STORIES. LASTING POSSIBILITIES.
Hope looks different
for every family.
A graduation. A home of her own. A child making friends again. These are moments from the stories SARA shares—and reasons to keep showing up.
STABILITYRUTH’S STORY
From crisis to
a graduation day.
With SARA’s outreach support, Ruth* navigated legal challenges, pursued training, and found work. Years later, she reunited with a SARA staff member at her daughter’s graduation—a powerful moment in her family’s journey.
Read Ruth’s story
HEALINGSOPHIE’S STORY
A home.
A future of her own.
Sophie* sought counselling while leaving an abusive relationship. As she rebuilt her confidence and worked toward safety for her children, she secured custody and later bought a home—a new chapter rooted in stability.
Read Sophie’s story
BELONGINGMARIA’S FAMILY
Room for
childhood again.
After years of isolation, Maria* and her children began rebuilding with SARA’s support. The children returned to school, made friends, and rediscovered activities, while Maria connected with counselling and practical resources.
Read their storyStories adapted from SARA for Women’s published accounts. Names appear as published; some have been changed for privacy. Story images are illustrative.
A LITTLE GENEROSITY GOES A LONG WAY
Be the reason
hope begins.
Leaving violence is one step. Building a life beyond it takes time, practical support, and people who stay alongside you. Your gift helps SARA be there.
Choose a one-time or monthly gift on the secure SARA Season donation form.
TOGETHER, WE HELP HOPE GROW
Friends of SARA
Friends of SARA are the individuals, businesses, schools and community groups who come together to support women and children in the Fraser Valley. Through donations and community fundraisers, they help make safety, healing and new beginnings possible.
Host an event, rally your workplace, or share a fundraising idea. There’s a meaningful way for everyone to get involved.
Become a Friend of SARAA FEW HELPFUL DETAILS
Giving with
confidence.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for caring.
When does SARA Season take place?
SARA Season runs from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to support women and children in the Fraser Valley.
What does my donation help support?
Your gift helps women and children access essential services, including shelter, second-stage housing, counselling, and practical outreach services. Your support turns a cold season into one of comfort and care for women and children right here in the Fraser Valley.
Can I make a monthly gift?
Yes. On the SARA Season donation form, choose “Monthly” under “I want to give.” You can also make a one-time gift. Open the donation form ↗
Where can someone find support?
SARA’s services page explains available support. Transition houses can be reached 24 hours a day: Abbotsford at 604-852-6008 or Mission at 604-826-7800. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
WITH HEARTFELT THANKS
Thank you for being part of SARA.
Thank you for donating, for caring, and for standing alongside women and children in our community. Your generosity helps make safety, healing, and new beginnings possible right here in the Fraser Valley.
Together, we are a community that cares.
with a community that cares.Donate now ↗