AmEnough Society, a Vancouver-based registered charity founded by mental health advocate and nurse Anna Akinmolayan, is making strides in providing culturally appropriate mental health support and empowerment programs for migrants and refugees. Born from grassroots […]
The Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association (RTRA), led by Executive Director Alyssa Bigiolli, has been transforming the lives of children and youth with disabilities in Richmond for over 30 years. Through therapeutic riding lessons, the organization […]
Christopher Doyle, Managing Director of Nextdoor Canada, shares how the neighborhood-focused social platform is transforming Canadian communities. Nextdoor connects people to local resources, fostering connections among neighbours, businesses, and public agencies. To celebrate its fifth […]
Maria Soroski and Karen Duncan are the co-founders of the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA). Founded in the year 2000, VOKRA has made a significant impact in addressing the homeless population of stray and […]
Carla Pellegrini, Executive Director of Food Stash Foundation, leads a Vancouver-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to community members in need. Founded in 2016, the organization tackles food waste while supporting […]
Stephen Tresidder is the administrator of the Vancouver Poppy Fund, a charity that has been supporting veterans and their dependents since 1956. After serving on the Board of Directors for eight years, Stephen took on […]
For this week’s feature, we spoke with Executive Director, Tricia Collingham of Stanley Park Ecology. Through its mission of education, conservation and research rooted in Stanley Park, Stanley Park Ecology has a vision of generations […]
For over a decade, the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society (VCGS) has been at the heart of Vancouver’s classical guitar scene, championing music education and community engagement. The society has grown steadily since its inception, organizing […]
In the heart of British Columbia, a unique initiative is sowing the seeds of agricultural awareness among the younger generation. Blake Venechuk, founder of the Agri-Kids Society, is on a mission to reconnect children with […]
For this week’s Charitable Choice, we connected with Raji of West Coast LEAF. Since joining the team in March 2016 and ascending to the role of Executive Director in September 2019, Raji has been at […]
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