Archway Society for Domestic Peace

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Thank you for your support VantageOne Credit Union 💙

Our first highlighted recipient of the Good Neighbour Community Support Program is:

Archway Society for Domestic Peace — VantageOne donated $7,500 to support a homelessness prevention program helping women who have experienced violence, access safe, stable housing.

Learn more about their community work here: https://archwaysociety.ca/

06/10/2026

⛳️ Are you ready to drive change this summer?

Join us July 25 at Vernon Golf and Country Club for the Archway Open Charity Golf Tournament presented by Priscilla & Company and help support survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. 💜

Last year, Archway Society provided safety, counselling, and support to 1,681 people — including 405 children and youth — and delivered more than 5,000 nights of safe shelter.

Your day on the course means real support, real safety, and real hope for local women, children, and families.

🏌️ 18 holes of golf
🎯 Fun contests & prize opportunities
🍽️ Buffet dinner, awards reception and celebration
🎁 Live and silent auctions
🤝 Community connection

Tickets are on sale NOW, but spots are limited! Register your team (or yourself) today and help make a difference with every swing.
archwaysociety.ca/golf-tournament

06/09/2026

🎉 Join us for Archway Society’s 2026 Annual General Meeting! 🎉

Come celebrate a year of impact, connection, and community. Together, we’ll reflect on the past year, recognize what’s been made possible through your support, and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges ahead.

✨ Special guest speaker: Margaret Y. Cissell, Crown Counsel
✨ Hear updates from our leadership team
✨ Learn more about supporting women, children, and families across the North Okanagan
✨ Connect with community members, partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Meeting Begins: 5:30 PM
📍 Okanagan Regional Library, Main Floor Meeting Room | 2800 – 30 Avenue, Vernon
☕ Light refreshments provided

RSVP by June 18 at archwaysociety.ca/annual-general-meeting or call 250-558-3850 ext. 200. We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate another year of impact and moving forward together toward safer communities. 💜

06/06/2026

✨ Heading to Pride in the Park tonight? Make sure to stop by the Archway Society booth! ✨

🌈 Learn about our services
🎨 Make some beading
💜 Grab cool stickers

We’re excited to celebrate community, inclusion, and Pride with you at Polson Park tonight! Come say hello! 🌈

06/02/2026

💥 The 5k Foam Fest Fun Run is coming to Vernon — and it’s already making a big impact in our community! 💥

A huge thank you to 365 Sports Inc. for donating $1,500 to Archway Society, with Village Green Shopping Centre generously adding another $500 in support of survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Pictured are Alex Hardy of 365 Sports, Richard Sutton GM of Village Green Mall, and Sherry Demetrick with Archway Society.

Village Green Centre has also partnered with 365 Sports to provide free parking for the upcoming 5K Foam Fest shuttle service.

🏃‍♀️ Ready to get foamy at one of the most fun events of the summer!? Don’t miss the 5K Foam Fest on Saturday, June 13! Grab your friends, get registered, and join the fun!
https://the5kfoamfest.com/canada/okanagan/

06/01/2026

We're still smiling about what an incredible evening Black Dress Gala was! ✨🖤

We're excited to share a few photos from the night & relive some of the special moments with you. A huge thank you to our photo sponsor, Amie Roussel Photography for beautifully capturing the energy, elegance, & community spirit of the Gala. 📸

Amie has generously made the full photo gallery available for a limited time. The link can be found on our website (link in bio), but in the meantime here's a few favourites!

Please tag if you download & share any shots on your socials — it's the best way to support her work and the greatest review you can give! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make Black Dress Gala 2026 such a memorable success. We hope you enjoy looking back on this unforgettable night as much as we do!
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archwaysociety.ca/black-dress-gala
amierousselphotography.ca

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🌿 Got empty pots waiting for their moment to bloom? 🌸

This Saturday, bring your own pot, and Bloom Thyme Nursery will provide the plants and soil by donation! Every donation helps Archway Society continue to provide vital programs and services in our community.

A huge thank you to Bloom Thyme Nursery for hosting this beautiful fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 6844 Old Kamloops Rd

Come plant with purpose and help grow positive change in our community. 🌿
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bloomthymenursery.ca
archwaysociety.ca

05/26/2026

✨What a night to remember at Black Dress Gala✨

Because of YOU, this evening presented by Nixon Wenger LLP was filled with elegance, generosity, connection, and community spirit. From the stunning black dresses and suits, to the memorable moments on the dance floor, this year's gala at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre was an extraordinary success!

To everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this incredible evening - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your kindness and commitment help create safety, hope, and healing for survivors in our community. 🖤

Together, we celebrated compassion, strength and the power of community. Here's to making an impact together, one unforgettable evening at a time. 🥂

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archwaysociety/black-dress-gala
📸 Amie Roussel Photography