Community Happenings

Equity Deserving Charities Given $189,294 Boost

First West Foundation is thrilled to announce that 15 charities recently received SOAR grants, sharing in a total of $189,294. Created in 2022, SOAR is a First West Foundation funding stream dedicated to supporting equity-deserving organizations serving racialized communities, and those led by and serving Black, Brown, Indigenous, and persons of colour.

PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2025

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Society Services) is pleased to announce that the PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2025 will be on Thursday February 6, 2025, at the Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre in Yaletown.

PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2025

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Society Services) is pleased to announce that the PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2025 will be on Thursday February 6, 2025, at the Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre in Yaletown.

PICS Society Inaugurated A State-Of-The-Art Media Room To Connect With The Community

In an effort to engage the community and spread awareness about the free support to live & work in British Columbia, Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society has launched a State-of-the-Art Media Room at PICS Head Office. The unveiling took place at PICS head office in surrey by Harry Bains – The Acting Mayor, City of Surrey. This fully-equipped digital room would serve as a platform for people to engage in discussions on issues that matter to the community.

Vancouver Diamond Lions Club Donates Close to $30,000 to a Dedicated Mental Health Zone in Richmond Hospital’s Emergency Department

Marco Choi, President, Vancouver Diamond Lions Club (6th from left) along with Gala Co-Chairs Cindy Chan (5th from left) and Gordon Zhang (7th from left); Spencer Gall, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from the left); Atwood Fung, Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from the right); and members of Vancouver Diamond Lions Club.