It's time to reach into your pockets and grab your coins for the Handy Circle Resource Society's annual Loonie Auction.
The auction will take place Oct. 14-15 at the AiMHi gym, 950 Kerry St.
Tickets are $1 each and so far, there are 175 items up for grabs.
"This is one of our biggest fundraisers," says Lorraine Young, office program manager at Handy Circle.
"All funds raised support people with disabilities and to keep our office open. We have to raise money so we can offer our programming. We also have so much to do with accessibility issues in buildings throughout the city. There's lots we do. We want to help those with disabilities so they don't have to worry. And we make sure they go to the right place."
Participants can browse the items at the auction, purchase a ticket for a loonie and the winning ticket drawn from the bag beside each item takes home the prize.
The draw will take place on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
Handy Circle Resource Centre is an information and referral service designed for persons with disabilities and special needs.
The centre also assists with filling out forms including income tax, offers computer and office skills and holds craft workshops twice per month.
Workshops and seminars are also offered in areas such as financial security, housing, transportation, entertainment and self-help skills.
Handy Circle also continues to meet the needs of those with disabilities through their partnerships with STOPGAP and TETRA to assist with issues regarding accessibility.
The Handy Centre Resource Society has been in Prince George since 1985.
"I do this because I love to help and it really is fun," said Young, who is now in her 19th year with the society.
"It's amazing when you have people come in and we are able to help them. And if we can't, we make sure we find the right place for them."
