Registration is now open for VOKRA Walk for the Kitties 2017, present by FirstMate Pet Foods. The 5km walk takes place at Jericho Beach and all funds raised go directly towards supporting the organization’s rescue efforts. VOKRA Walk for the Kitties Where: Beach Path, West of Jericho Sailing Club (1300 Discovery St, Vancouver) When: Sunday, […]
What’s better than a family picnic on a summer afternoon? How about one that also supports and amazing local charity. On Sunday, August 13th, join the 5th annual Whole Way House family picnic in Stanley Park. Whole Way House Family Picnic in Stanley Park Where: Prospect Point in Stanley Park (6200 Stanley Park Dr) When: […]
Surrey Women’s Centre will be collecting diaper donations from August 1-18th, benefitting under-privileged mothers who have a difficult time providing for their families. Surrey Women’s Centre Diaper Campaign Being a mom is hard enough. Let’s help make it easier. Chantal, a young single mom, can’t always afford diapers for her daughter Skye – and she […]
This post has been contributed by the Kathleen Stormont, SPES Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). It may be sunny and dry in Vancouver right now, but we all know that will change come the fall. With over a meter of rainfall in Vancouver each year, storm water management is a key […]
Each season Major League Soccer clubs recognize a community champion and this year Sandy Teel, strong supporter of Covenant House Vancouver, is the selection for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. As the Whitecaps’ Community MVP, she is now entered into the running to become the MLS Works Community MVP, where she could win $25,000 for the charitable […]