The Inuvik Transition House Society has been waiting six months for relief from a leaky roof. Now, a local group has stepped up to solve the problem.

Since April, water has been dripping into a room for children, near a window, causing concerns that mould could develop.

On the evening of Sept. 18, a group of caring individuals stepped up to help alleviate the group's worries when they donated more than $5,100 that will go towards repairing the damage.

More money was still rolling in as of press time from people who were unable to attend the meeting but still wanted to contribute.

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The money came from 100 People Who Care Inuvik, a group of people who gather every three months to give to a non-profit local charity.

Each member donates $100 and can nominate a local charity to be considered to receive the donation.

Three charities are chosen to give a brief presentation about what they would use the funds for, and then members cast their final vote for the winner.

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The local women's shelter not only serves Inuvik, but all communities in the Beaufort Delta and the Sahtu, said Gordon-Ruben.

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With winter just around the corner, the money for the repair has come just in time.

Still, the shelter is experiencing other challenges.

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When this happens, the transition house looks to shelters in Yellowknife or Tuktoyaktuk to help women until space opens up again in Inuvik, she said.

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This was 100 People Who Care Inuvik's fourth meeting.

The final meeting of the year is expected to take place in December.