CORNWALL, Ontario – Positive messages written in chalk like ‘Imagine who they can become because of you’ were drawn along the pavement at Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) for Women of SDG&A on Thursday, Aug. 16.
SASS held its fifth annual community barbeque until 2 p.m. and invited community members to visit their facility, which they pride for being cozy and comfortable with a home-like environment.
“It’s just our way of giving back to the community,” said Angela Vinet, Executive Director of SASS. “We partner with the police, and it’s just our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting us. It’s also a way of showing support to our clients.”
The event was not a fundraiser, but donations were welcome.
“It’s also a way we can raise awareness, so a part of what we do today is also an open house. You never know who can come through and maybe need access to service, or know someone who needs services, and they can say ‘yeah I’ve been to SASS, I know what it’s all about,’” said Vinet.
Members of different community organizations dropped by to show their support.
“A lot of community partners will come by and say hello and those are the people we work closely with,” said Vinet.