Community Prosperity Fund

​SurreyCares Community Foundation is pleased to announce $2,315,00.00 in funding to support 25 Non-Profit Organizations in Surrey, and nearby communities, through the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund. The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The fund was announced on the inaugural B.C. Nonprofit Recognition Day. This fund is part of the Government of B.C.’s commitment to supporting the non-profit sector and empowering local communities to make decisions about what would most benefit them and their communities. 

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The following projects are being supported in Surrey and nearby communities:

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• BeaYOUtiful Foundation - $75,000.00

  • About the organization – "Our mission is to instil the value of self-worth and self-love in young girls, inspiring them to build confidence through acts of passion, kindness, community, and connection."

 

• Best Buddies Canada - $10,000.00

  • About the organization – Best Buddies Canada's mission is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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• Canadian Black Farmers Association - $313,536.00

  • About the organization – The Canadian Black Farmers Association is a non-profit organization on a mission to break down barriers and empower Black Canadians to thrive in the agricultural sector. We envision a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable industry where Black Canadians can grow, succeed, and flourish.

 

• Food Bank on Wheels - $90,000.00

  • About the organization – Food Bank on Wheel's mission is to relieve poverty by operating a free mobile home delivery food bank service to one parent families who are poor, of low income, and in need that are unable to go to a regular food bank in their area due to an illness or disability in the family having transportation issues that prevents them from getting the help they need visiting the local food bank. This service that we will provide fills a service gap that is not currently provided to these families, giving them a free home delivered perishable & non perishable food hamper that they would not otherwise be able to receive without this service.

 

• Kurdish Canadian Society - $70,000.00

  • About the organization – Kurdish Canadian Society was created as a non-profit organization to support the displaced Kurds and Yezidis who suffered genocide worldwide.  We provided refugee families and woman with the basic necessities of life and also prepared them for a brighter future in Canada. As humanitarians we do not limit our efforts to a certain group but want to provide protection and freedom to all races and cultures. KC Society is an advocate of diversity and inclusion and will open their doors to anyone who is in need of food, counselling, employment services or community relationships. We believe we are stronger together and regardless of our skin color or religious belief, the Kurdish Canadian Society wants to make a difference with empathy and compassion.

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• Laadliyan, Celebrating & Empowering Daughters - $55,000.00

  • About the organization – Laadliyan, Celebrating & Empowering Daughters is a non-profit organization that inspires South Asian girls and women of all ages to become empowered individuals through engagement, education and awareness.

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• Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society - $75,000.00

  • About the organization – Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society believes that individuals with Down Syndrome are capable of full participation in society and should be given the opportunity to develop their potential. To make this mission come to life, the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society aims to:

    • Provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome in BC and their families

    • Provide information about Down Syndrome and resources to people and organizations who support individuals with Down Syndrome and their families

    • Advocate that governments and appropriate agencies provide the special resources often needed by individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

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• Mackie's Place Youth Social House - $200,000.00

  • About the organization – "Sometimes all it takes is one person recognizing your potential to inspire a new path and vision for your life. We create that support system. Our community acts as an extended family. Staff and volunteers serve as passionate leaders, listeners and encouragers. When a young person needs help with schoolwork, writing a resume or getting their driver’s license, we’re there."

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• Muslim Community Care Foundation - $29,000.00

  • About the organization – Muslim Community Care Foundation's purpose is to cultivate a safe and vibrant environment that empowers those in need. By offering access to transformative resources, education, and programs, we ignite a path towards self-discovery and equip individuals with the tools necessary to become agents of positive change in their own lives and in their communities.

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• Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships - $100,000.00

  • About the organization –  The Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) campaigns to work toward the ultimate goal of eliminating violence in relationships in our community. NEVR will focus on all aspects of relationship violence; physical, sexual, emotional and financial, and its effects on all members of the family and the community. Relationships include intimate partners, adults and seniors & children within families. 

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• Nisa Foundation - $194,064.00

  • About the organization –  Nisa Foundation's mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.

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• READ Surrey/White Rock Society - $46,000.00

  • About the organization –  READ Surrey/White Rock Society is a small group of volunteers who believe in the importance of helping others to reach their literacy goals. READ Surrey/White Rock is a registered BC Society. READ Surrey/White Rock Society raises awareness of literacy challenges and help people develop literacy skills necessary to improve their life opportunities.

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• Rotary Club of Surrey Foundation - $10,000.00

  • About the organization –  The Rotary Club of Surrey Foundation is an extension of the Rotary Club of Surrey, and deals specifically with the financial aspect of the projects and initiatives undertaken by the Rotary Club of Surrey. Key projects are: 

    • Integration into the workforce of people with disabilities

    • Food programs for disadvantaged children

    • Literacy projects and an annual distribution of dictionaries to Grade 3 students

    • Financial contributions to BC Children's Foundation and BC Cancer Agency

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• Sisters In Canada Wellness Society - $70,000.00

  • About the organization –  In a world filled with opportunities, Sisters In Canada Wellness Society are an organization dedicated to empowering women who have recently migrated to Canada. With Sisters In Canada Wellness Society unique lived experiences, our hearts full of compassion and our minds focused on empowering you to be your best, our community is built on a foundation of love.

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• South Rock Social Justice Film Society - $6,000.00

  • About the organization –  South Rock Social Justice Film Society's vision is to raise awareness of social justice issues and inspire people to take action. South Rock Social Justice Film Society's goal is to promote films, and to provide a forum for discussion about social justice issues. 

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• Stigma-Free Mental Health Society - $50,000.00

  • About the organization – Stigma-Free Mental Health Societys vision is to offer educational tools and training that fosters awareness of mental health stigma, providing pathways to understanding and acceptance for diverse Canadian populations from schools to rural communities. Stigma-Free Mental Health Society's mission is a world free of mental health stigma where all people possess the knowledge to embrace acceptance and understanding of themselves and one another.

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• Storehouse Community Hub Society (Cloverdale Community Kitchen) - $68,000.00

  • About the organization – The Cloverdale Community Kitchen (CCK) exists to build a strong and healthy community with a focus on alleviating poverty in Cloverdale, Surrey and Langley. The CCK is a networking hub where people serve together, work together and support each other. Our four areas of focus are providing food, clothing, shelter, and hampers. 

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• Surrey Fire Fighters' Nutritional Snack Program Society - FOOD - $100,000.00

  • About the organization – Surrey Fire Fighters' Nutritional Snack Program Society's mission is to combat student hunger and foster academic success by providing nutritious meals to students in BC School District #36 (Surrey). We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive in their educational journey, and we are committed to ensuring no student goes hungry, promoting both health and learning through access to wholesome food.

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• Surrey Public Library - $23,400.00

  • About the organization – Surrey Public Library connects people, sparks curiosity, and inspires lifelong learning to enhance the lives of Surrey residents.

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• Surrey Women's Centre Society - $350,000.00

  • About the organization – Surrey Women's Centre Society protects women and girls. They are often the first place women call for help—24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year—be it emergency assistance or ongoing emotional support. Comprehensive support is available from the moment of assault, with assistance medically, emotionally, and legally—and onward, at any stage of recovery and healing.

    • Counselling Services: We provide counselling services for anyone who has experienced violence and needs support.

    • Access to Justice: We help sexual assault survivors navigate the justice system

    • Community Outreach:  Our S.M.A.R.T Van program connects with women in the community to provide critical life-saving services

    • Health & Wellness: Our services are holistic. We ensure that survivors of gender-based violence are cared for and empowered to pursue liberty and happiness.

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• Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels - $40,000.00

  • About the organization – Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels is a volunteer community service that provides nutritious meals to anyone who, by reason of age, physical or mental handicap or illness, cannot prepare adequate meals for themselves. Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels has been serving the community since 1970. Nearly 100 people – seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and people recuperating from surgeries – rely on Meals on Wheels to deliver fresh meals each weekday.

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• The Royal Canadian Theatre Company - $8,000.00

  • About the organization – The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is a theatre and event-producing not-for-profit society. The Royal Canadian Theatre Company has been in operation since 2006 to the present, and throughout that time has presented theatrical events annually at the Surrey Arts Centre, The Anvil Centre, and The Massey Theatre. They have also toured to many other venues throughout the Lower Mainland from Vancouver to Chilliwack.

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• Transformation Christian Centre - $55,000.00

  • About the organization – Transformation Christian Centre's mission is to see lives transformed in order to be agents of change in the world. Their vision is to connect lives to the transforming power & love of Jesus Christ.

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• UBC/SuperChefs Community program - $50,000.00

  • About the organization – SuperChefs aims to help kids build healthy relationships with food and their bodies, learn lifelong cooking skills, and increase their food literacy all through instilling curiosity and exploration.

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• Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of BC - $102,000.00

  • About the organization – Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia is a non-profit organization located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The association is a black-led organization established in 1998 to cater for the needs of the minority ethnic group of Yoruba origin, living in BC. One of the objectives of the association is to provide, promote and foster good social and cultural relationships and an environment where Yoruba people, Yoruba Canadians and other cultural associations can discuss matters of mutual interest to all cultures.

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Through the Community Prosperity Fund, funded recipients have an opportunity to implement the funding over up to three years and support operational expenses or project delivery. The Community Prosperity Fund supports vital non-profits that serve communities in B.C. Recipients funded are important partners, often providing services to those made vulnerable in all corners of British Columbia.​