YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards Nominees 2018: YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 68 outstanding nominees for the 35th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. The reception, dinner, and ceremony will take place on June 7, 2018 at the JW Parq Vancouver.

I have been sharing stories about Cuso International’s high priority maternal and child health projects in Ethiopia, Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Behind these stories are some amazing local women who have volunteered with Cuso over the years, like Maggie Woo Kinshella of Vancouver.

The 52nd Show of Hearts Telethon returns this Sunday on Global BC, supporting Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC. Tune in to hear stories, watch performances, and get updates from children you met during Variety Week 2017.

Join the Megaphone Magazine Big Sell on February 6th as local celebrities, business leaders, influencers, and politicians spend an hour as Megaphone Guest Vendors, selling Megaphone alongside vendors to support them and raise the profile of poverty and homelessness in our communities.

Join the Take a Hike Foundation Moonlight Snowshoe on February 15, 2018 and learn more about this organization that establishes the right conditions necessary for students to experience success and provides students the opportunity to graduate, rebuild relationships and develop life skills.

A Loving Spoonful’s 2018 CandyGrams are now available to order for Valentine’s Day, with proceeds going directly to assisting those living with HIV/AIDS in Vancouver.