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Now one day away, National Philanthropy Day reminds us of Surrey’s generous and compassionate spirit. Evident in the volunteer work, financial and in-kind donations that we have seen leading up to tomorrow, we believe that this date signifies a bright future for our community. We, however, still need your support as our community’s needs are abundant. Donating to our Smart and Caring Surrey Community Fund takes the guesswork out of your charitable giving. We make it easy wit...h online automated giving so donations can be made one time for National Philanthropy Day or they can be made recurring through monthly donations. Now is the time to donate; help us reach our goal of $75,000 for our Smart and Caring Surrey Community Fund by December 1st. Donate today at https://www.surreycares.org/smart-and-caring-surrey-communi. Thank you for your support. Safely enjoy your National Philanthropy Day celebrations tomorrow. #NationalPhilanthropyDay2020 #GivingisReceiving

We're grateful to all who have chosen to give at this difficult time. Thank you to Surrey North Delta Meals on Wheels for sharing this story. If you want to support this and other programs supporting the most vulnerable in our community, you can donate at https://www.surreycares.org/surrey-community-relief-fund

Wishing a happy and safe Diwali celebration this year for so many in our community. Enjoy the "virtual celebration" options and spend time in celebration with your immediate household. Thank you for keeping everyone's health and safety a priority during this difficult time.

We know firsthand how hard our community members work to serve vulnerable populations in Surrey. The impact of financial gifts, time spent volunteering and philanthropic action are deeply felt across our community and are what lead to lasting change. National Philanthropy Day allows us to celebrate your giving, volunteering and array of charitable engagement. As the acuity of organization’s and community members in need increases, we have set a goal to raise $75,000 for our S...mart and Caring Surrey Community Fund by December 1st. We are counting on your support; your gift is what will help us drive change in Surrey. The $75,000 itself will remain intact as an endowment and we will use the investment income to support a wide variety of general initiatives of charitable organizations, but we cannot do so without your support. No gift is too small! Learn more about this fund and make an impact by donating at https://www.surreycares.org/smart-and-caring-surrey-communi. Thank you for your support. Please continue to spread awareness about National Philanthropy Day on November 15th with your friends and family. #NationalPhilanthropyDay2020 #GivingisReceiving

As we near National Philanthropy Day, we asked one of our Board Director’s, Chris Drinovz, about how his beliefs align with SurreyCares’ philanthropic vision of a giving and connected community. In this interview, Chris contextualizes the impact of our granting process within our Board but also with the organizations we support. We greatly share his sentiments and believe you may, too. Learn more about Chris and SurreyCares at https://www.surreycares.org//in-conversation-and...-connectio. To donate is to act philanthropically. We urge you to give as generously as you can to our Smart and Caring Surrey Community Fund. This fund allows us to support causes you care about with flexibility as needs continue to arise. Donate now at https://www.surreycares.org/smart-and-caring-surrey-communi. #NationalPhilanthropyDay2020 #GivingisReceiving

We can all use this reminder, don't hesitate, if you see an opportunity to do something kind, just do it. Kindness is what makes a lot of adversities bearable. So act now and be kind. And remember to be kind to yourself too. #SurreyBC #givingconnectedcommunity

Thank you to our donors including our anonymous donors. It is only because of your generosity that we are able to help organizations serving the most vulnerable in or community. Please take a moment to hear how you are helping in this short video. https://www.surreycares.org/community-relief-fund-tks-video

Let's help each other limit our in person interactions, limit our travel and follow public health protocols to protect our loved ones, neighbours and community. We know we can do this and we can stay connected at the same time. We hope you'll join us today for the Surrey Board of Trade NETWORKING @ NOON event. We're looking forward to talking about our work with the Surrey business community. We can make new connections while following health orders and protecting our community.

It was our pleasure to support the Surrey business community in making connections. The Surrey Board of Trade does a fabulous job hosting and moderating this new way of networking ensuring all who attend have an opportunity to both contribute and connect. Check it out.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, half of Canadians report a worsening of their mental health with one in ten saying it has worsened "a lot". It's time for all of us to do something life-affirming: as individuals, to take concrete actions in support of our own mental health, and to support friends and family who are struggling; as employers, to take steps towards putting in place employee wellness programs; as governments, to commit to establishing or scaling-up mental health services; and to look at what more can and must be done to make mental health care a reality for everyone.

The hard reality is that everyone has been touched by cancer in their lifetime. Patients often need help getting to and from life-saving cancer treatments. Donations of both time and money are needed to help keep up with the demand. Check out the work of Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society #ECSFund Community Foundations of Canada https://www.surreycares.org//volunteer-cancer-drivers-soci

Donations to the Surrey Community Relief Fund are helping Cloverdale Community Kitchen deliver nutritious meals and lift spirits for 70-90 of our friends and neighbours every week (many of them are seniors facing health and mobility challenges). Thank you! The need for services like meal preparation and delivery that help our vulnerable neighbours stay safe and healthy is increasing. If you have the means, please help by supporting the Surrey Community Relief Fund at https://www.surreycares.org/surrey-community-relief-fund

There are so many organizations working to support our community. Please take a moment to meet some of them in our short video featured in today's article. Thank you Surrey Now-Leader Newspaper for highlighting some of the important work being done. Find out more about our work and how you can help us provide even more support to non-profits in our community.

Happy National Philanthropy Day, Surrey! While Canadian’s give billions of dollars to charity every year, this number itself does not define philanthropy. The impact of your contributions in our community and across the globe, big and small, is what we celebrate on this day! We cannot stress enough how deeply your support is appreciated and how critically it is needed. Your gifts allow us to continue our work helping charitable organizations in Surrey and for that, we are und...eniably grateful! We hope that you continue to support us as we aim to reach our goal of raising $75,000 in donations for our Smart and Caring Surrey Community Fund by December 1st. By giving, you empower responsive grantmaking that supports a wide variety of projects assisting vulnerable populations now and into the future. We know that we can reach this goal with your support. Give today at https://www.surreycares.org/smart-and-caring-surrey-communi. If you are unable to donate, please share this post with your family and friends so that we can guarantee more vulnerable populations the resources they need in Surrey. #NationalPhilanthropyDay2020 #GivingisReceiving

Akylina Pardalis, music therapist at Kinsmen Lodge Surrey talks about what music therapy looked like pre COVID and how they have adapted to continue delivering this important therapy which has such as positive impact on the wellbeing of the senior residents at the Lodge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6YD69f6Hn0

Volunteering does more than boost your moodit also has effects on your physical well-being. Volunteers encounter greater longevity and less frequency of heart disease. Volunteers may be at a lower risk for memory loss, too. The social interaction can significantly reduce the progress of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. If you or someone you know is looking for volunteer opportunities you might want to consider this one.

We are pleased to announce that YWCA Metro Vancouver has become one of our Emergency Community Support Fund #ECSFund recipients. The funding directly supports their comprehensive services specifically catered to single mothers and their children. YWCA provides them essential services, information, resources and connections that are critical to their social, emotional and economic well-being, particularly during COVID-19. We encourage you to learn more about YWCA Metro Vancouver at www.ywcavan.org #surreybc Community Foundations of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada

Over the summer we've had discussions with organizations supporting mental health needs in our community. We have learned that we need each other more than ever now. So this #MentalHealthWeek let’s #GetReal about how we feel. #TogetherApart. #SurreyBC www.mentalhealthweek.ca

We are pleased to announce that we have officially launched our new video. Click the link below to watch the video and learn more about our work in Surrey. The video showcases the current struggles and charitable work of a variety of not-for-profit organizations in Surrey. To help support these not-for-profits, we allocate annual grants, the Surrey Community Relief Fund (SCRF), and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), with the help of our fund holders, the Canadian Government and donors. To learn more about SurreyCares Community Foundation, visit www.surreycares.org.

We are proud to take part in the second round of funding of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, alongside Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and United Way Centraide Canada. Together we are working to flow even more support to organizations making a difference in our community. If you’re a charity or qualified donee serving populations made vulnerable by the pandemic, visit our website to find out more about the Emergency Community Support Fund and apply starting today. Applications are open until 30 Oct. #COVID19. #ECSFund https://www.surreycares.org/round-2-emergency-community-sup Community Foundations of Canada United Way Centraide Canada Canadian Red Cross

Register Today for the webinar on October 6th "How to apply for the Emergency Community Support Fund - Round 2" On October 5th, the final installment of the $350 million Fund will be released by the federal government to flow support to charities and non-profit organizations serving our most vulnerable. This webinar will take place October 6th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST and provide information about how to apply to the second round of #ECSFund. The webinar will include speakers from the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada. Go here to register: https://communityfoundations.zoom.us//WN_FRE4-NZJR2enAZNcG

A warm congratulations to the women nominated for Young Women’s Christian Association’s 2020 Women of Distinction Awards. We applaud you for your personal and communal achievements and well-deserved acclaim. Our best wishes to the nominees from Surrey, Wendy Mould, Shirley Samujh-Dayal, Aiisha Amijee, Devinder Maan, Margaret Mubanda, Katheren Szabo, Anita Huberman, Neelam Sahota, and Jeska Slater. Each year, YWCA Metro Vancouver honours women for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the wellbeing and future of Metro Vancouver. Learn more about our spotlighted nominees at https://ywcavan.org/2020-ywca-women-distinction-nominees.