Embrace the Spirit of Giving: Nominate Your Favorite Nonprofit Recap
Reflecting on the December 2023 Embrace the Spirit of Giving Campaign fills us with joy as we recall the tremendous impact made possible by your nominations. Together, we had the privilege of extending our support to several deserving communities through esteemed nonprofit organizations, including:
Crossroads Hospice Society
Capilano Community Services Society
Nourish Cowichan
Canadian Mental Health Association
Your 100’s of nominations flooded in, showcasing the breadth of vital services being provided across North America. It is thanks to your heartfelt recommendations that we were able to allocate funds to these invaluable causes.
In our mission to give back, we reached out to each of these organizations and learned about their inspiring stories and missions. We are honored to support their efforts and share their impact with our community.
Crossroads Hospice Society
Since 1988, Crossroads Hospice Society has been honored to serve the communities of Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. The non-profit society supports its communities in three ways: through its 10-bed hospice residence, its grief and loss support services, and a thrift store.
They believe the end of life does not have to be scary, painful, or lonely. Society believes that no one has to walk their grief journey alone; they are committed to educating our communities about death, dying, and grief. Crossroads Hospice Society cares for its communities with compassion, respect, dignity, and integrity through the programs and services it delivers.
The Crossroads Hospice Society Mission
To provide compassionate care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
To support youth and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Capilano Community Services Society
Capilano Community Services Society (CCSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that has served residents of the three North Shore municipalities for over 50 years. CCSS holds a vision of Thriving People, Healthy Communities. Their mission is to build community on the North Shore by creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
Operating with a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, they create opportunities for social connectedness, support healthy childhood development and healthy aging, improve individual well-being and resiliency, and promote community belonging.
The society offers over 30 free-of-charge and by donation, social, educational, and recreational programs, in addition to support services. Their programming is available to North Shore residents of all ages, with a focus on individuals who are vulnerable and living in conditions of risk. They also operate the North Shore’s Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), providing free short-term loans of mobility assistance equipment to those recovering from illness or injury.
In partnership with community groups, community organizations, and local Indigenous communities, CCSS can effectively identify service gaps and collaborate with our partners to offer responsive programming and build capacity across the North Shore.
Nourish Cowichan
Nourish Cowichan is a charitable organization that nourishes and supports youth in the Cowichan Valley School District.
With a dedicated group of over 70 community volunteers, board members, and donors, they are determined to fight child hunger and ensure that every child is given the same opportunities to learn and succeed by providing nutritious food so that they may reach their full potential.
At present, Nourish Cowichan boasts a dedicated team of over 70 volunteers committed to ensuring that 1,800 children across 23 schools receive nourishing meals, all at no cost to the schools of SD79. Beyond daily meals, the organization extends its impact by providing non-perishable weekend grocery bags to support students in need.
Their primary focus is providing school meals to students, focusing on food equity advocacy, sharing knowledge with other school food programs across BC and Canada, building sustainability food sources, and mapping a way to universal food programs for children in their community.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is Canada's most established, most extensive community mental health organization. Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs, and resources that help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
With one national office, 11 divisions in all provinces and one territory, and 75 community-based branches/regions, we provide services and support to over 1.3 million Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 5,000 staff and 11,000 volunteers.
SafetyLine and Supporting Nonprofit Organizations
SafetyLine Lone Worker is a comprehensive lone-worker safety solution designed to protect workers working alone or in isolated environments. The solution provides real-time monitoring, GPS tracking, and two-way communication to ensure workers have the necessary support and resources in an emergency. Equipped with an array of features, including an in-app panic button, check-in/out functionality, and an SOS function that allows workers to quickly alert others of a dangerous situation.
SafetyLine Lone Worker supports nonprofit organizations by providing a reliable and secure platform for their workers to stay safe and connected while working in challenging environments. Whether it is community outreach, field researchers, or aid workers, SafetyLine Lone Worker ensures that nonprofit employees are always available for help in an emergency. The platform's real-time monitoring and GPS tracking features allow nonprofit organizations to stay informed about the safety and whereabouts of their workers. In contrast, the two-way communication feature enables workers to quickly contact their administrators or first responders in an emergency.