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Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society Provides Free and Comfortable Transportation for Cancer Patients

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society Provides Free and Comfortable Transportation for Cancer Patients

We've provided a $5,000 grant to the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society to assist with their cancer patient transportation program. Thanks...

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In conversation and connection with Nav Chima of SurreyCares’ Board of Directors

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Sep 28, 20202 min read

In conversation and connection with Nav Chima of SurreyCares’ Board of Directors

Community Foundations Month is coming to the end of its fourth year in Canada and, at SurreyCares Community Foundation, that means it’s...

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In conversation and connection with Michael Chang of SurreyCares’ Board of Directors

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Sep 28, 20203 min read

In conversation and connection with Michael Chang of SurreyCares’ Board of Directors

September 2020 marks Canada’s fourth annual Community Foundations Month and at SurreyCares Community Foundation, we indeed hope to...

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SurreyCares celebrates local non-profits during Community Foundations Month

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Sep 24, 20204 min read

SurreyCares celebrates local non-profits during Community Foundations Month

SCCF Executive Director Christine Buttkus talks about how the connectivity of the community has remained strong throughout the COVID-19...

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Kinsmen Lodge’s music therapy initiative supports the wellbeing of elders with dementia

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Sep 14, 20202 min read

Kinsmen Lodge’s music therapy initiative supports the wellbeing of elders with dementia

We have provided a $21,000.00 grant to Kinsmen Lodge to provide music therapy for elders in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Moving Forward Family Services increases mental health services for the Surrey community

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Sep 13, 20202 min read

Moving Forward Family Services increases mental health services for the Surrey community

We've provided a $34,000 grant to Moving Forward Family Services to facilitate the implementation of a full-time Supervisor and 20 new...

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Society of Semiahmoo Animal League holds a healing program for health workers

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Sep 2, 20202 min read

Society of Semiahmoo Animal League holds a healing program for health workers

SurreyCares Community Foundation has provided a $4,500.00 grant to the Society of Semiahmoo Animal League (Kindred Community Farm...

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Avalon Recovery Society in White Rock receives a much-needed boost

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Sep 1, 20202 min read

Avalon Recovery Society in White Rock receives a much-needed boost

SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of $25,000...

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Surrey Crime Prevention Society receives almost $8,000 for Community Safety Modification Program

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Aug 28, 20202 min read

Surrey Crime Prevention Society receives almost $8,000 for Community Safety Modification Program

SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of $7,776...

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DIVERSEcity Community Resources puts $45,000 to work to address food insecurity

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

DIVERSEcity Community Resources puts $45,000 to work to address food insecurity

SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of $45,000...

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Options provides extra resources to families, children and child care providers during COVID-19

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Aug 22, 20202 min read

Options provides extra resources to families, children and child care providers during COVID-19

We've provided a $4,675 grant to Options Community Services Society for their “First Steps Early Years Settlement Park Play/Newborn Care...

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Surrey-North Delta’s Meals on Wheels Continues to Thrive During Difficult Times

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Aug 21, 20203 min read

Surrey-North Delta’s Meals on Wheels Continues to Thrive During Difficult Times

The organization had some hard adjustments after the coronavirus outbreak. Throughout Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels 50 years of...

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Elizabeth Fry Society holds a summer camp to support vulnerable children during COVID-19

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Aug 17, 20202 min read

Elizabeth Fry Society holds a summer camp to support vulnerable children during COVID-19

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver is a charitable organization that supports some of the society’s most vulnerable...

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Muslim Food Bank receives $119,727 in grants for mental health and food support services

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Aug 12, 20203 min read

Muslim Food Bank receives $119,727 in grants for mental health and food support services

We've provided a $45,000.00 grant to Muslim Food Bank Community Services Society for its ASPIRE Mental Health & Social Wellness Program...

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Sukh Dhaliwal - on support for Surrey Libraries and the Surrey Food Bank

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Jul 30, 20201 min read

Sukh Dhaliwal - on support for Surrey Libraries and the Surrey Food Bank

Talking about funding from the #ECSFund to Surrey Libraries in support of their outreach services which will provide access to technology...

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Jul 30, 20201 min read

SOURCES - featured grant

Hear how SOURCES has developed a food recovery program and the impact of their work in our community. Denise Darrell, Executive Director...

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Dan's Legacy - featured grant

Providing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive mental health support for youth Dan's Legacy Board Director Baltaj Singh Dhillon...

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Surrey Libraries restores outreach library services to support the Homeless

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Jul 20, 20202 min read

Surrey Libraries restores outreach library services to support the Homeless

Present at the announcement and pictured above are Perbeen Mann, Christine Buttkus, MP Sukh Dhaliwal, Dupinder Kaur Saran, Linda Annis...

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$75,000 granted to support mental health and over $40,000 for food security.

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Jul 9, 20203 min read

$75,000 granted to support mental health and over $40,000 for food security.

On July 9th we announced a $75,000 grant to Dan’s Legacy to support the addition of a trauma-informed therapist to its team in order to...

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The legacy left to Surrey by Francisca and Edwin Darts

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Jul 6, 20202 min read

The legacy left to Surrey by Francisca and Edwin Darts

Darts Hill Garden Park is an amazing Plantsman's Garden and is the result of over 70 years of work and dedication by Francisca and Edwin...

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