A local women's shelter is getting some major support.
Brookfield Renewable has announced a total of $45,000 for three Algoma District women's shelters, supported by the company's annual fundraising golf tournament.
CHADWIC Home Executive Director Paula Valois says she was pleasantly surprised by the support.
CHADWIC Home supports Wawa, Chapleau, and all other communities and First Nations within North Algoma.
In addition to the $15,000 for CHADWIC Home, Brookfield Renewable's also donated $15,000 to Women in Crisis (Algoma) Inc. out of Sault Ste. Marie, and $15,000 to the Mississaugi Women's Shelter of Blind River.