Charity

This March local SFU students will be out collecting baby supplies for YWCA Metro Vancouver to support mothers in need. The BIG Baby Drive aims to collect more than 1,000 pieces of baby supplies in Vancouver on March 22/23.

We all know that a professional image can pave the path for a successful career. But for some women, wardrobe, or lack thereof, can hold them back professionally. Dress for Success is an organization that changes that.

Neil Osborne of Canadian music legends 54-40 and celebrated record producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) are putting the love of their favourite hockey teams on the line to support Music Therapy programs. With the Canucks & Leafs ready to square of this weekend, this is the perfect opportunity to not only  hi light this great cause but to donate to it as well.

Get ready Vancouver for the debut of Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer. The inaugural event was held last year in Toronto was a huge success that raised over $2.4 million. I think we in Vancouver can beat this record. 

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Alumni Association of BC is presenting Changing Tides, a photo exhibition and silent auction to raise funds in support of Japanese NGOs who are actively working in the northeastern region of Japan that was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb 18, from 6-9pm at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby.

On February 17, join Kyprios, Chin Injeti, and a bevy of talented local musicians for an evening of celebration in support of Randy Ponzio’s children Shae, Jalen and Kairah at the Commodore Ballroom, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.