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Giving Tuesday 2024

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This Giving Tuesday, the Burnaby Board of Trade is celebrating the incredible Not-for-Profits in our community. These organizations are making a meaningful impact on Burnaby and beyond, inspiring change and strengthening the places we live, work, and play.

By supporting these dedicated organizations, you’re investing in a brighter, stronger future for our community. Explore their impactful initiatives, learn how you can contribute, and join us in celebrating their tireless efforts to make our world a better place.

Let’s show our gratitude and generosity this Giving Tuesday — because small actions can lead to big changes.

Every moment counts for injured wildlife. Your holiday gift changes everything for animals in need. Because of your generosity, more animals are rescued from life-threatening situations and given the chance to heal. Be the reason they can return home to the wild. Give the greatest gift of all this holiday season — a second chance at life.

Your donation to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation’s Flourish for Life campaign directly supports DSRF’s vital educational programs, therapy services, and information resources, equipping children with Down syndrome for school success and giving parents confidence as they enter this new stage of life.

Your support helps Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) transform lives. By breeding, raising, and training certified assistance dogs, PADS empowers individuals with physical disabilities or PTSD and enriches community care settings through therapy programs. Every donation helps create more life-changing partnerships—give today and make a lasting impact!

Umbrella Consulting and Beta Collective are hosting the Holiday Teen Gift Drive on Thursday, December 12, supporting the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Help us reach our goal of 500 gifts and $5,000 to brighten the holidays for local families. Drop off donations at #402-3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby.

United, we can make communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient! Your donation directly impacts local people who need it most by:

  • Giving local kids access to high-quality after-school programs in their neighbourhoods.
  • Providing nutritious meals for hungry people.
  • Lifting isolated seniors from loneliness and increasing connections in their community.

Variety is on a mission to help every child with disabilities and complex health needs reach their unique potential. With the generosity of donors, Variety provides life-changing support to youth in B.C. funding access to medical and mobility equipment, specialized therapies, mental health counselling, tutors and tuition, and vital assessments.

The Burnaby Christmas Bureau brightens the holidays for low-income families, seniors experiencing isolation and those struggling with extreme poverty. Through the generosity of our community, last year we supported over 3700 people, including 1643 children, 253 seniors, and 600 unique individuals (those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness). 

Since 1952, Burnaby Hospital has provided compassionate care to our community. The Bright Future Campaign focuses on upgrading and expanding critical areas like Intensive Care, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Oncology, and Cardiac Telemetry. These improvements will ensure our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to meet the growing needs of our community.

For our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, we’re adapting 2,000 toys and switches to deliver to kids with disabilities across Canada. A donation of $50 covers the entire cost of a toy and switch, giving a child everything they need to play independently.

This year, give the gift of play.

People living with mental illnesses face bigger challenges than ever before. We know that with the right support, everyone can find their place in the community. And they deserve to. Your gift can essentials like meals, brain training, employment and more. And your donation will be matched so you can have DOUBLE the impact!

The #LightsOn campaign supports the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH), which serves over 20,000 residents annually. BNH operates three Neighbourhood Houses, nine Childcare Centres, and two Foods Hubs, offering essential resources to the community. By keeping the #LightsOn, we can continue to building a stronger, more connected Burnaby. 

New immigrant families need care and compassion as they begin their lives in Canada. Escaping emergencies around the world, it’s hard to start over. MOSAIC is here to help with critical services in times of need.

With your kind support, MOSAIC is a beacon of hope for newcomers to Canada. Please donate today.
Mission Possible transforms lives through meaningful work. We walk alongside people facing barriers to employment by providing supportive, transitional work experience and community for those who are ready to enter the workforce. Through our Employment Readiness Program and two social enterprises, Mission Possible transforms lives by helping people experience a renewed sense of dignity and purpose.

For the past 79 years, CKNW Kids' Fund has granted millions of dollars to support hundreds of thousands of children with a variety of challenges. Through the generosity of organizations, communities and people like you, we help families by providing grants for essential specialized equipment, therapies, and youth programming.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events. There are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada that support a wide range of Salvation Army programs that feed, clothe and shelter those in need.

This Giving Tuesday, give from the heart to support Burnaby Hospice Society. We provide free advanced care planning & education, hospice palliative care, and bereavement support to individuals and grieving families. Your donation brings comfort and compassion to those at the end of life. Support dignity and healing with us.

posAbilities fosters inclusion and belonging by empowering people of all abilities to thrive. Through personalized support, creative programs, and community-building, we help individuals achieve their goals, form meaningful connections, and share their unique talents. Together, we celebrate diversity and the value that every person brings to our communities.

BC Centre for Abilityis bringing Foundry to Burnaby! Foundry centres aim to remove barriers and increasing access to health and wellness resources for young people ages 12-24 and their families/caregivers. This Giving Tuesday, all donations to BCCFA will be directed to Foundry Burnaby.

ACT

For 20 years, ACT has been a leading not-for-profit providing information and support to the Autistic community. But we need your help. Without immediate support from our community, ACT will no longer be able to continue providing the quality resources and training programs that have transformed lives.

Donate to help newcomers in Canada. Your support will help them overcome challenges and start their new lives. Your generous donations help fund several programs, such as Settlement Services, the Learning in Action program, and Community Circle.

Did you know each year thousands of women and families turn to YWCA Metro Vancouver for support? For many, the holidays are particularly difficult. Your donation helps provide healthy meals, grocery vouchers, supports for women fleeing violence, safe and affordable housing, free legal representation, employment programs and much, much more.

Canada SCORES exists to inspire youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. We hope you'll consider making a donation to our cause. Every little bit helps and we are so grateful for your support!

Royal Columbian Hospital is the only hospital in BC with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity, and neonatal intensive care on one site. RCH cares for BC’s most seriously ill and injured patients, serving 1 in 3 British Columbians. This Giving Tuesday, donate towards mental health care at RCH, and your donation will be matched!

Parenting is hard, and no one gets a manual. At Parent Support Services, we empower families through our Parenting Support Groups, a Kinship Care Helpline, and Parenting Workshops. Your support ensures parents and caregivers facing tough challenges have the tools and guidance they need to create brighter futures for their children and families.

Since 1970, Charlford House in Burnaby, has saved and transformed the lives of thousands of women grappling with alcohol/drug addiction. From a newer space with more beds, many more families will be positively impacted. A woman’s life depends on it.

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society is the largest non-profit in Canada serving the South-Asian Community. The CARF International accredited organization, PICS Society, has been serving the community since 1987 and helps newcomers, seniors, women, youth, PWD, Indigenous, farm workers and many more to live & work in British Columbia.  Various services, including employment, settlement, language and housing, are offered at PICS.

Dixon Transition Society is a Burnaby-based charity dedicated to creating a future where women and children are free from violence. Guided by this vision, their mission is to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide a continuum of services — including safe housing, support, and counselling — that empower women and children toward safety and stability.

Help us empower youth in Burnaby and surrounding communities by donating to Cycling BC's youth development programs, which provide kids with bikes and skills to help them gain confidence, fitness, and the joy of riding bikes. Together, we can encourage and inspire a new generation to live an active, healthy lifestyle!

New Vista Society takes pride in our 81 years of providing compassionate care and affordable housing for seniors and those in need.  Currently, New Vista provides 240 beds of long-term care, Adult Day Care services, and 879 units of affordable housing to seniors and families at thirteen different sites.  The organization’s strength can be attributed to an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and dedicated staff.

Easter Seals BC/Yukon supports children, youth and adults with disabilities through life-changing programs and services. Our accessible summer camps provide a safe, supportive space for personal growth, friendship and fun, while Easter Seals House provides affordable accommodations in Vancouver for families travelling for medical care or respite.
At the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), our mission is to provide healthy food to those in need. With our size, scale and incredible buying power, the GVFB works with local farmers and grocers to provide clients with a weekly menu that features over 68% fresh, healthy food.

BC Technology for Learning Society refurbishes and distributes over 7000 computers and laptops to schools, non-profit organizations and low-income households across BC each year. Your donations help us achieve “technology for everyone” in support of education, youth, and the environment. Building digital literacy skills one device at a time.

For 17 years, Latincouver has been a home away from home for the Latin American community in British Columbia, nurturing culture, empowering dreams, and supporting immigrant families. Your support for our “Together, We Can Do Better” campaign brings hope, preserves heritage, and helps families thrive in their new beginnings.

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