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 […]
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 […]
Dr Pamela Valentine, President and CEO of MS Canada, has been at the forefront of the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) since 2018. Under her leadership, MS Canada provides critical support programs and funds pioneering […]
Meet Lilly Woodbury, the passionate Regional Manager of Surfrider Foundation Canada, who is at the helm of spearheading initiatives that resonate with the heart and soul of coastal conservation. With an unwavering mission to defend […]
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