We often think of the children at this time of year, the sparkle of holiday lights in their eyes, smiles while sitting on Santa’s lap, and gifts wrapped just for them. However this year, London Drugs is leading an initiative to help another demographic have a happy holiday season with Santa for Seniors. Santa for […]
There’s an annual sock drive in Vancouver that’s spearheaded by a local in Little Mountain with a very big heart. Barbara Vance is a 76-year-old resident at the Little Mountain Place residential care facility in Vancouver and she’s come to be known as the “Sock Granny”. For the past three years, Barbara has been collecting […]
This Christmas, Harbour Centre and the Vancouver Lookout, in partnership with The Kettle Society, are inviting Vancouverites to make A Joyful Post to support people living with mental illness. Joyful Post at Harbour Centre and The Vancouver Lookout Where: Harbour Centre lobby (555 W Hastings, Vancouver) When: Monday to Friday through December 24th 11:00am to […]
Lumiere returns to Vancouver’s West End this Saturday, presenting a free community event inspired by light and artistic expression. Morton Park and Jim Deva Plaza will come alive with a series of light art installations, performances and community building initiatives. Lumiere Festival of Light Where: Jim Deva Plaza (Davie at Bute), Morton Park (Denman at […]
On Wednesday, December 7th, Cause We Care (in partnership with Capital Direct) will be hosting its 10th annual Christmas hamper drive where 200+ volunteers will assist in stuffing 750 hampers full of essential food items and small gifts. The hampers will be distributed to 25 frontline organizations in the Lower Mainland that support single mother-led […]