Hope grows as Saffron gala raises $130k for new facility

Saffron Centre is one step closer to a new facility thanks to community support at this year’s Igniting Hope Gala on Thursday, Sept. 10 in The Agora.Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jody Carrington, both live and silent auctions, as well as musical entertainment by the Valkyrie String Quartet, the event raised more than $130,000 towards the estimated $1.7 million total needed for the new facility.Providing vital resources to survivors of sexual violence in the greater Edmonton area for the p