Selected Past Charities
The following are the winners from our past meetings. Congratulation to all!
March 02, 2020
As a leader and champion for mental health, CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. In 2018/19, the organization served over 6200 people of all ages on the North Shore. Our funds will be used to support the Steps Youth recreation program, which supports youth with mental health challenges by building wellness through social and recreational activities.
December 02, 2019
Family Services of the North Shore is a non-profit, community-based agency, which has been committed to making deep and lasting impact across the entire North Shore for over 60 years. They offer counselling, support, education, and volunteer engagement opportunities to help people reach their full potential. Services include youth support, LGBTQ2S support, seniors and caregivers support, eating disorders prevention program, grief support and the Christmas Bureau. Our donation will go to the Christmas Bureau, which provides Christmas gifts and basic supplies for 1900 North Shore residents.
September 09, 2019
The Whole Dyslexic Society offers a coordinated and central approach to address the needs of the dyslexic individual and their community, while ensuring a safe place for accelerated learning, healing, education, social interaction and support. Our funds will be used to get their methods into the school system via outreach, workshops and sustainability to ensure the challenges do not occur.
June 03, 2019
The West Vancouver branch of the BC SPCA is one of 44 locations across the province serving sick, neglected, abused and homeless animals. Whether you are looking to adopt a new furry friend into your family or would like to know more about how you can make difference for animals in our community, they are there to help. Join them in the fight against animal cruelty! Our donation will be used to assist with the maintenance of the shelter facility and to purchase much-needed equipment.
March 04, 2019
North Shore Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that has been operating on the North Shore for close to 40 years. Not only do the organization’s 120 volunteers deliver nutritious meals directly to clients three days a week, but volunteers often stay for a short visit, assuring family members that their loved ones will be checked on every time meals are delivered. North Shore Meals on Wheels is part of a network of services that works to ensure clients can maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. Our donation will be used to purchase additional thermal carriers to ensure meals arrive hot and ready to eat.
December 03, 2018
The Society's mission is to compassionately support and motivate North Shore women who are caring for their young children (newborn to 5 years old) in difficult and challenging situations. Priority is given to low-income families (which may include teenage mothers and new immigrants) and mothers of children with disabilities, developmental delays or behavioural challenges. Often mothers are dealing with physical or mental health issues. Sometimes they suffer from post-partum depression, or are running from abusive relationships, or are dependant on drugs and alcohol.
Our donation will be used to train and pay experienced caregivers.
September 10, 2018
YWCA Metro Vancouver’s mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities. Funds will be used to support community development work at YWCA Cheshá7min-aw̓txw Housing for low-income single mothers in North Vancouver to support their journey toward economic independence.
June 04, 2018
The Avalon Recovery Society is dedicated to helping women in recovery from addiction. Avalon Centres are warm, welcoming drop-in centres, where women in recovery can share their experience, strength and hope in a supportive environment. There is no cost for any of Avalon’s services which includes childminding for the noon support group. The centres offer Twelve Step support groups, a resource library, a computer with internet access, a clothes closet, volunteer opportunities, and the coffee or tea is always on. The North Shore Centre serves women of the North Shore and beyond.
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Previously Selected Charities
March 05, 2018
December 04, 2017
September 11, 2017
June 05, 2017
March 06, 2017
December 05, 2016
September 12, 2016
June 06, 2016
December 07, 2015
September 14, 2015
June 01, 2015
March 23, 2015
December 01, 2014