What an incredible afternoon!

This year’s ElevateHER Luncheon was filled with inspiration, generosity, and meaningful connection as our community came together to celebrate International Women’s Day and support women in our town.

Now in its fourth year, ElevateHER, in collaboration with GBF Community Services, continues to grow in both impact and participation. This year we welcomed more than 45 attendees, our largest gathering yet, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to provide over $6,500 in combined monetary and item donations toward the initiative. The tables of donated items were a powerful visual reminder of what collective generosity can achieve.

Throughout the afternoon we heard powerful stories from the two recipients, shared moments of reflection, and celebrated the strength and resilience of women in our community. As always, there were tears, laughter, and a deep sense of connection that makes this event so meaningful year after year.

A very special thank you goes to GBF Community Services for continuing this collaboration with us. This event has become something we truly cherish, and we are incredibly grateful for the partnership and shared commitment to supporting women in our community.

We also extend our sincere thanks to GBF for providing the delicious lunch, as well as the two tables full of wonderful door prizes that added an extra element of excitement to the afternoon.

Thank you also to Miriam Cacciacarro from Studio Forte for bringing the musical element to the afternoon. Serenading us on your violin was incredibly moving and powerful. You are a true talent and beautiful person inside and out!

And of course, none of this would be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and donors. Your support makes this initiative possible and helps ensure that meaningful resources reach those who need them most. Thank you for believing in the purpose behind this event.

Amplify|HER Sponsor

Train2Empower Fitness

Donors

91-Creative
Advantage Waste
Ag & Turf Power Service
Bioped Grimsby
Dentistry at Waterview
DH Hair
Elipsis Day Spa
Fitzpatrick Communications
Grimsby Rehab Collective
Inclusion West Niagara
John Wolfe & Associate
Michelle Seaborn, Regional Councillor
Mrs. Greenway
Organize You
Shear Image Salon Beautique
Station 1 Coffeehouse
The Employer’s Choice
The Home Team Realty Group
The Lynn Fee Team
Urban Tailz
Wink Beauty Bar

To everyone who attended the luncheon, your presence matters. Bringing women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals together in one space to celebrate, support, and uplift one another is exactly what ElevateHER is all about.

We are incredibly proud of how this event continues to grow and evolve, and we are already looking ahead with excitement to celebrating our 5th year of ElevateHER in 2027.

Thank you for being part of something truly special!