Staples, Telus and RBC fill backpacks for kids
Telus Community Ambassadors' Kits for Kids Program and Staples' Stuff the Bus initiative have combined forces again this year to donate 500 backpacks filled with supplies for elementary and secondary students in Surrey.
RBC branches in Surrey also joined in the campaign this year, funding the purchase of an additional 100 backpacks and supplies.
In total, 27 elementary and secondary schools received supplies this year valued at more than $40,000.
Philanthropist helps sustain weekend food program
Dave Sidoo is a prominent Vancouver-based businessman who is passionately involved in philanthropy. Sidoo donated $10,000 towards the Weekend Food Program at one of Surrey's inner-city elementary schools.
Through the Vancouver Adopt-A-School Program, Sidoo provided funding to sustain a year-long program supporting families with weekend food.
Relate Church is also involved in the project, providing the volunteer support to sustain the day-to-day operations of the program.