Mission makes final push for raffle support

Staff at the Vernon’s Upper Room Mission hope the organization’s spring raffle will bring in much-needed cash to overcome a slow time of the year for donations.

People can buy tickets for the Mission’s Raffle until the draw on Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. which will be live streamed on their Facebook page.

General Manager Naomi Rouck said for anyone who has thought about donating, now is the time to do it.

“We are in desperate need of more funding and your support of this raffle will directly impact our services.” Rouck said noting the charity, which is celebrating 40 years of service this year, survives entirely on donations and does not receive government funding.