Canuck Place was the first children’s hospice in North America and is now recognized globally as a leader in pediatric palliative care. The comprehensive program is provided to over 350 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, relying on the generosity of the community to offer its services at no cost.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society serves 25,000 recipients weekly…10,000 of these are children.
We do this without accepting one penny from government funding sources.
For every dollar received we are able to purchase 3 dollars in food due to our strong purchasing power.
That is what makes each donation so valuable.
Heart disease and stroke are the underlying cause of death for over one in three people in BC and the Yukon. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s advocacy efforts are striving to reduce this ratio by reducing exposure to smoke, promoting the benefits of exercise, and encouraging everyone to eat healthy. Finding Answers. For life.
Ronald McDonald House BC is a home-away-from-home for families with children who have a serious illness and are receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital. Ronald McDonald House BC provides a safe, caring and supportive environment for all who stay at our home. “The House that Love Built”
