Buy a “paper door” and help give local youth housing and hope
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is dedicated to taking action to put an end to youth homelessness in Canada through The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign. Between June 1 and July 2, purchase a $2 paper door at the checkout of the Abbotsford The Home Depot...
Vanderpol Family Donate $150,000 to Foundry Abbotsford
Fran and Pieter Vanderpol recently pledged their commitment to the health and wellness of youth in our community. They have made a $150,000 donation to Foundry Abbotsford through their Oikodome Foundation. Oikodome, the Vanderpol family’s charity, regularly supports...
Living wage. Livable future
Stories of struggles for families not making a living wage has been a regular topic in the news over the last few years. But what exactly is a living wage? And how does it differ from the minimum wage? Simply, a living wage is an hourly wage rate calculated to keep...
A Year in Review: India2Canada Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Immigrating to a new country is a life-changing decision that requires much planning and preparation – and India2Canada is here to help. Since the program launched in Chandigarh, India, in late 2015 it’s been an exciting year of firsts and successes. Funded...