$18,000 raised for Boundary County Victim Services

The annual Fall Festival & Fashion Show to raise funds for Boundary County Victim Services was a success, organizers said. The event took place Nov. 9 with about 80 people attending the event.  

Despite a lower attendance, the event still raised almost $18,000, which is almost as much as the event raised last year.  

“I was blown away by the generosity of our community this year. We had so many generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers that really helped make this year's event the best yet,” Laci Lowther, Boundary County Victim Services advocate, said. “The people who came to the fundraiser brought so much joy and support that the whole evening was delightful.” 

Lowther said Boundary County Victim Services relies on community support to provide its services. 

“This year, our community really lifted up our mission of providing support, services, and options to survivors of all crimes by offering confidential, nonjudgmental advocacy aimed at empowering, encouraging, and building independence,” Lowther said. 

BCVS is available to assist victims of all types of crime and work in Boundary County with the Boundary County Prosecutor’s Office, the Boundary County Community Justice, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, Bonners Ferry Police and the Bonners Ferry prosecuting attorney to give information to all victims as they work through the legal and court systems. 

BCVS provides support, information, education, and referral services to victims and their immediate families, witnesses and survivors. Additionally, the advocates are available to assist with civil protection orders, restitution calculations, applications to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program, impact statements, victims’ rights education, court escort, emergency medical advocacy and overall support. 

Information and hotline (24-hour access): 1-208-267-5211