November 29, 2018 to January 5, 2019: Bright Nights in Stanley Park Christmas Train is a highlight of the holiday season in Vancouver. Not only does everyone get to share in the the magic of Stanley Park, but under millions of sparkling lights, this event also raises funds for two local causes.

TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade, the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada, on the first Sunday in December. Join in the free, family-friendly fun with live entertainment and activities, along with supporting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.

Holiday Auction for One Girl Can: One Girl Can is excited to be launching their winter auction again this year with some amazing prizes to be won. With contributions from Nita Lake Lodge, Aritzia, Canucks, Cactus Club and more, get in quick to score some great deals this winter and prepare early for the holiday season!

The final numbers are in and thanks to your donations, from all across BC, Variety – the Children’s Charity raised a total of $765,594 to help BC kids with special needs during Variety Week on Global BC.

On Saturday evening, the Parq Vancouver room was filled with love and inspiration as the 14th annual Gift of Time Gala raised over $1.5 million for Canuck Place families!

Haunted Halloween Houses For a Cause! These family-friendly Halloween attractions in Coquitlam are fundraising for Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC this year (2018)

On October 29, 2018 the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) will host a special presentation at its AGM: “Stanley Park 2100: Adapting to Climate Change” with guest speakers Angela Danyluk and Bill Stephen.

Cineplex Community Day is October 27, 2018. Guests will be treated to a selection of popular movies, with all proceeds from donations and select concession sales supporting the Company’s national charitable partner, WE Charity.

In support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, CANstruction is an annual competition where teams from across Greater Vancouver compete in designing and building entertaining, large structures made entirely out of nutritious canned foods.

Nominations are now open! YWCA Metro Vancouver is proud to host the nationally-recognized 36th annual Women of Distinction Awards on May 13, 2019, in support of their 58 programs and services crucial to building brighter futures for vulnerable women and children.