Chief's Gala Raises Over $300,000 for Victim Services Toronto

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in the Media Gallery at Toronto Police Headquarters, Chief Mark Saunders, along with TPSB Chair Andy Pringle, presented a cheque for $301,533.54 to Victim Services Toronto. The cheque represents proceeds of the Chief’s Gala in support of Victim Services Toronto, held on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Victim Services Toronto (VST) provides a lifeline for nearly 20,000 victims annually. Those subjected to crime and sudden tragic circumstances can access the organization that offers response, trauma and support services 24 hours a day. Supervised by crisis counsellors, volunteers provide crisis intervention and referrals, assist on the telephone or attend the scene as requested. They also aid with fundraising and other community outreach initiatives The annual Chief’s gala is Victim Services Toronto's major fundraiser. Almost 900 guests attended last year’s event that raised a record $301,533.54, almost $40,000 more than the previous highest amount. Chief Mark Saunders presented the proceeds from last November’s gala to VST Executive Director Bonnie Levine on March 28 at police headquarters. This year’s Chief’s gala takes place on November 2. Click here for the TPS event video of the Chief's Gala 2016 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V7WzUaB-Uo For more information on Victim Services Toronto, click here: https://www.victimservicestoronto.com