SurreyCares Community Foundation is delighted to announce the second annual Toonies for Tomorrow campaign, which will run From February 1 to 23rd, 2023.
With the festive season approaching, we all look forward to spending quality time with our loved ones. Hosting family dinners, and get-togethers are the highlight of this season, and as much as we enjoy bringing our people together, it can be demanding to host that perfect gathering.
Listeners of No.1 South Asian radio station CKYE 93.1 & 89.1 RED FM raised over $600,000 during RED FM’s annual radiothon on the occasion of Guru Nanak Gurpurab (birth anniversary of Sikh’s first guru). The funds raised will benefit Guru Nanak Food Bank.
Burnaby Hospital Foundation announces $30 million Bright Future redevelopment fundraising milestone; No Place Like Home Gala raises over $480,000
A Vancouver resident has received the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care to recognize her work to break down stigma and support young people dealing with addiction challenges.
With a philanthropic interest in health care, Wong’s Insurance stepped up to raise over $120,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Trio of Life Campaign. Their generous donation helped wrap up this important campaign to replace aging and vital diagnostic equipment for Richmond Hospital’s cardiology, pulmonary and neurology specialties.
With the goal of bringing joy to others, the Hunan Fellow Association of Vancouver raised $30,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation at their 16th Annual Golf Tournament, which took place at the University Golf Club this past August. Their gift of health will help build a better and healthier future for Richmond.
The REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive will combine its traditional collection and distribution of warm clothes and blankets this year with an online fundraiser for partner charities.
The REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive will run from November 14 to 21, 2022.
The Ninth Annual Fruiticana Diwali Free Giveaway 2022 has started. It has been more than 28 years now that Fruiticana has served the community with its fresh and high-quality produce.
The grand Diwali gala was celebrated on Oct 15 at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, and attended by 300+ guests including Chief Guest Hon. Minister Ravi Kahlon, Ministers Harry Bains and George Chow, MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Rachna Singh and MLA David Eby. The Founder and President Emeritus Vivek Savkur, received special recognition from BC’s Premier Hon.
The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) will return this November with a fantastic array of films, workshops and panel discussions to entertain and educate film enthusiasts in the Lower Mainland and attendees from across Canada and the world. VISAFF will run from November 9-13 and has a lineup of over 75 films, including 11 features and 8 documentaries.
Helping newcomers, BIPOC, women and emerging entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their business
On October 14, the date now popularly known as the Diksha Day when the Architect of Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956, representatives of AICS and Chetna Association of Canada announced their plans for hosting a symposium on emancipation and celebrating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality on April 22 and 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada.
Taking place on Friday, November 18, the 8th Annual Drishti awards gala will be the recognition event of 2022.
