At WAVE 98.3, we believe in supporting our community and encouraging others to do the same. From food banks to non-profits and local charities, there are many ways to help. We've listed some resources below to find opportunities where you can share kindness. Click on the pictures for more.
What Should We Add to This List?
FOOD BANKS CANADA: This Holiday season, help Canada’s food banks ensure families can gather around the table to create happy memories—without the burden of hunger. Imagine what we can bring to the table, when everyone has possibilities on theirs.
HARVEST PROJECT - EXTENDING A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT. Harvest Project reaches out to people across Metro-Vancouver’s North Shore challenged by family trauma, illness, job loss, and those oppressed by poverty. It provides coaching + counsel, the North Shore Rent Bank, grocery, nutrition + clothing supports, Clothes For Change social-enterprise thrift shop. Harvest Project impacts the whole community by serving those finding themselves on the margins and helping restore each one to a healthier life
UNION GOSPEL MISSION: Share hope this Holiday season .It's the perfect time to show neighbours you care! For just $5.45, you can provide a hot meal and share hope. Give today.
FIRST UNITED CHURCH COMMUNITY MINISTRY SOCIETY: (commonly known as FIRST UNITED) has sought to build better futures in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside by providing essential services, community connection, and healing. Through their meal program they provide on average 250+ meals a day to residents of their shelter, directly to community members through our food truck, and by supporting other small service organizations.
With your support, TWICE as many neighbours facing hunger can receive food and vital services this Thanksgiving. Give now while your donation is matched, and make a bigger difference for those in need.
The Landing's Holiday Hamper Program aims to foster festive spirit and bring joy to our youth and their families. Of the youth we serve, 99% identify as BIPOC, 80% live in social housing and 60% come from single-parent or guardian households. Our youth and families often cannot afford to celebrate the holidays. Holiday hampers provide families with the means to cook a holiday meal, purchase gifts, and create lasting memories together.
The Holiday Hamper program began in 2021, and with the help of our generous donors and supporters, it has grown significantly each year. Last year, we were able to distribute 107 hampers, each valued at over $750, to the families experiencing the greatest need in our community. The hampers include a $200 grocery gift card for a festive meal, a $200 gift card to empower parents to choose the gifts their kids dream of, in addition to holiday gifts, warm clothing and food.
This year, with the support of new donors, we aim to match or exceed last year’s impact, spreading warmth, nourishment, and joy to even more families. A donation of $500 sponsors one Holiday Hamper for a local family in need.