Alberni sorority raises funds for community organizations

Eta Chi chapter applauded for donations

THE GIVING SEASON The Eta Chi Sorority chapter in Port Alberni recently donated $1,840 in funds to Ty Watson House, the Salvation Army and Bread of Life, Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society and the SPCA. Lynne Galesloot, left, gives a cheque to Chris Mellin, House Manager of Ty Watson House. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

THE GIVING SEASON The Eta Chi Sorority chapter in Port Alberni recently donated $1,840 in funds to Ty Watson House, the Salvation Army and Bread of Life, Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society and the SPCA. Lynne Galesloot, left, gives a cheque to Chris Mellin, House Manager of Ty Watson House. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

The Eta Chi Sorority chapter in Port Alberni recently donated funds to the Ty Watson House, the Salvation Army and Bread of Life, Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society and the SPCA.

The chapter donated $1,840 in total.

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