Cheryl George (left) receives a cheque on behalf of the Kabaeshiwin Respite Women's Shelter from members of the CFUW Southport Vigil Committee, from left, Carol Lennon, Lee Anne Johnston, Heather Conlin and Sandie Primeau. Photo by Catherine Tolton, CFUW Executive Member.

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Southport held their December 6 Violence Against Women Vigil virtually this year and collected donations on behalf area women's shelters.

"Due to COVID, the stress on women and families has greatly increased," said Cheryl George Director of Kabaeshiwim Respite Women's Shelter.

The donations were divided evenly with Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey in Kincardine, Kabaeshiwin Respite Women's Shelter in Saugeen First Nation and the Women's Centre Grey Bruce in Owen Sound each receiving $1,453. The donations were collected online with the support of the Southampton Rotary.