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.
Raven Supply provides emergency funds for vulnerable students
Raven Supply has generously continued their support at Frank Hurt Secondary, providing $5,500 for an emergency fund that can be accessed for vulnerable youth in desperate situations.
These funds have proved essential in many situations where students find themselves in need.
Raven Supply also donated $1,000 to the after-school program BLAST at Bridgeview Elementary.
Students' handmade warnings issued to drivers
RCMP officers and volunteers have been outside Surrey schools reminding drivers to drive safely in school zones.
Drivers are being given drawings done by students which include messages urging them not to engage in dangerous activities such as speeding or using their cell phones - as well as information about possible fines they'll face if they do break the law.
The initiative is part of the Think of Me - Leave it Alone road safety campaign, a partnership between Surrey Schools, Surrey RCMP and ICBC, with a focus this year on distracted driving.