Give Where You Live is a community giving campaign that creates an opportunity for you to learn more about the needs in our community, the local charities that support those in need, and donate to these local programs.
Until December 31, 2022, when you donate to one of the selected charities, your donation will be matched, doubling your giving!
There are a range of projects in this year’s campaign including seniors, youth, arts, health & wellness, environment, and families. Below is a short summary of the 8 projects. You can see the full descriptions and donate here.
AVALON RECOVERY SOCIETY
One Day At A Time Counselling Program
Avalon Recovery Society, provides completely free, life-changing services to women and families recovering from addiction. Avalon has a wait list exceeding 100 women on the North Shore, waiting to receive counselling support. Donations will help Avalon provide free, high-quality counselling to approximately 115 additional women each month to meet demand. Find out more and donate>>
FAMILY SERVICES OF THE NORTH SHORE
North Shore Christmas Bureau
The North Shore Christmas Bureau ensures that low-income families, individuals, and seniors living in our community can celebrate the holidays. In 2021, 2,500 people were supported by the program on the North Shore, including 925 children. Family Services of the North Shore has been committed to making deep and lasting impact for 60+ years. Find out more and donate>>
HARVEST PROJECT
Care Program
Harvest Project provides individualized safety-net services to residents facing challenging life circumstances. Support includes coaching and counseling, a rent bank (interest free loans), food support programs, clothing and referrals. The Care Program engages individuals and families in moving forward from places of serious challenge and dysfunction, to healthier and more whole lives within our community, right here on the North Shore. Find out more and donate>>
KAY MEEK ARTS SOCIETY
Summer Youth Conservatory
The Kay Meek Summer Youth Conservatory Program is an annual musical theatre intensive for youth from the age of 8 to 18. The mission of the Kay Meek Arts Society (dba Kay Meek Arts Centre) includes providing professional artistic presentations across a variety of disciplines for residents and visitors. Find out more and donate>>
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Supporting Vulnerable North Shore Seniors
North Shore Community Resources is dedicated to individual and community well-being through facilitating social connections, empowerment and community participation. Their seniors program’s goal is to provide a one stop hub of information and services where seniors can be connected to supports that empower them to remain independent in their homes, mitigate isolation, improve community connection, and ultimately increase a sense of well-being. Find out more and donate>>
OCEAN AMBASSADORS CANADA
Pickup3 North Shore
Ocean Ambassadors Canada, based in West Vancouver, is connecting people with the ocean, educating them about marine pollution and ocean health, and inspiring people to care for the ocean. PickUp3 North Shore’s aim is to inspire people to pick up 3 pieces of garbage every time they visit a beach, body of water, trail, or anywhere in nature. Find out more and donate>>
365GIVE SOCIETY
Student Leadership Program
365give, based in West Vancouver, has a very simple mission – to change the world one give, one day at a time. They are developing a new Student Leadership Program to serve schools and students from grades 5 through university. The program is based on a community service-learning model that will empower learners to give within their school communities, their local communities, and a global issue. Find out more and donate>>
WEST VANCOUVER SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE
Feed the Need – West Van Seniors Food Program
The Seniors’ Activity Centre’s meal program began as the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light a genuine need among West Vancouver’s most vulnerable seniors, who lacked the financial means to access regular meals. Feed the Need provides 3 free meals a week to vulnerable seniors (average 85 years or older) who are struggling with food security and without family or community support to help. Find out more and donate>>
Your Donation Will Be Matched!
Until December 31st, 2022, your donation will be matched, up to $5,000-$20,000 total per project, by funds at the West Vancouver Foundation, including the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund — doubling your impact!
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