Clearwater Raffle Raises $6,000 for Care Home Chairs

When elderly residents need more comfortable seating, sometimes it takes a village to make it happen.

The Forest View Place Family Council in Clearwater, British Columbia, just wrapped up a wildly successful raffle that raised over $6,000 for two specialized treatment chairs. The fundraiser ran from late February through late May, drawing support from businesses, organizations, and individuals across the small community.

Carol Schaffer, chair of the Family Council, says they exceeded their goal. "We've raised quite a bit, so we've got enough to buy the two chairs plus extra if they need it," she told local media after the prize drawing on May 30.

The treatment chairs aren't your average recliners. They come equipped with adjustable positions, built-in trays, and wheels for easy movement, designed specifically to improve comfort and mobility for long-term care residents. The chairs will be ordered within the next month.

Community support made all the difference. Organizers put together 10 prize baskets, each valued between $500 and $750, filled with donated goods ranging from camping gear and kitchen items to gift certificates and a rafting trip for two.

The Ripple Effect

This raffle represents something bigger than furniture. It shows how a community rallies when its most vulnerable members need support.

Small towns like Clearwater often face funding challenges for care facilities, but local giving can fill those gaps. The success of this initiative has already sparked plans for future fundraisers to meet other needs at Forest View Place.

Schaffer's gratitude was clear when thanking donors. "I think that the raffle was a success, and I'm very thankful to everybody that donated, because the value of the prizes this year is excellent," she said. "And I hope we can do another one for things they need."

The chairs will arrive in the coming weeks, ready to provide comfort where it's needed most.