Edmonton Child Haven Friends

Welcome to our Edmonton Friends of Child Haven On-Line Auction! Due to the corona virus, we are unable to meet in person, but our support for Child Haven's 1,300 formerly destitute children and women's programs continues with this auction and other fund-raising efforts. If you have attended our previous Child Haven Dinners, you know that the Silent Auction is a highlight! This year's Covid-safe online adaptation features many stunning, treasures that Bonnie and Robin purchase while visiting the Homes overseas as well as many exciting items donated by generous Child Haven supporters here in Edmonton. All bidding is online. Please call Sylvia Galbraith at 780-455-6741 to arrange to pick up your items after the auction is over. If that is not possible, volunteers will deliver your items. Please pay for your items on this web-site when the auction is over or by cheque made out to Child Haven International when you receive the items.

Many of our vendors are themselves long-time supporters of Child Haven, familiar with the work that Child Haven accomplishes in their communities. They often offer special prices with which they can support Child Haven; as much as possible we also seek fair trade crafts.

Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International is a not for profit charity founded in 1985. We assist over 1300 children and women in South Asia by providing food, education, job training, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional support, and love.

CHI projects include 8 Homes for children in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh; 2 women's centers in India; and sponsorships for children and elders in Tibet. Information and pictures abound at www.childhaven.ca. If you'd like to make an easy online donation, go directly to www.childhaven.ca/donate.html.

The Montreal Support Group has been holding Annual Fund-Raising Dinners for Child Haven for 28 years! In previous years we have held Dinners that featured live Silent Auctions. For the last few years, due to the COVID crisis we offered a zoom based fund-raiser along with an on-line auction. This year we are returning to a live event with a live silent auction, but due to the enthusiasm for our on-line auctions, we are offering this on-line auction for everyone.