Aru Spa supports Sources food bank
Thank you to Aru Spa and Salon for collecting donations for Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank during their Open House on Wednesday! Read More…
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Nicolas’ Birthday Club began with a wish: “I want to give to kids”
When Nicolas Halford’s seventh birthday was coming up, the little boy thought hard about what he wanted. He didn’t want toys, books, video games or other things children typically ask for when their big day comes. He wanted money, so that he could donate it to help less fortunate kids in his community. Read More…
Ocean Park BlockFest raises $2,000 for Food Bank
The 2015 Ocean Park BlockFest on September 26 was a great success, raising over $2,000 for Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank!
Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meal at Sources Women’s Place
We’re thankful for our volunteers at Sources Women’s Place who served a Thanksgiving hot lunch to more than 80 women! Read More…
Cascades Casino helps Langley Food Bank
Food bank users won’t have to worry about receiving a nutrient-packed, protein-rich selection at the Sources Langley Food Bank in the near future thanks to a donation from Cascades Casino, through its corporate giving program GatewayGIVES. Read More…
Five Rotary Clubs join forces for Food Bank
The five Rotary clubs on the Peninsula joined forces on Saturday June 20, 2015 to host the 2nd Annual Breakfast Fundraiser for the Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank. Held at the First United Church in White Rock, there was a good turnout of community members and volunteer Rotarians who made it an enjoyable event.
Approximately $3,200 was fundraised from ticket sales and donations!
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Fun socks spur spontaneous donation to food bank
Clifford Grant is a vibrant man who loves a fun pair of socks. At the Rotary Club of White Rock’s 60th Anniversary celebration in May, Clifford came up with the idea to donate $50 to the Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank Resource Centre for every pair of feet donning unboring (not plain, black) socks.
Rotary Club of White Rock gives Food Bank a lift
The Rotary Club of White Rock presented Sources CEO David Young a cheque for $25,000 on June 9, fulfilling their two-year commitment to contribute $50,000 towards the purchase and installation of an elevator at the Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank Resource Centre (food bank).
The much needed elevator has been in operation just over a year. Prior to having the lift, volunteers had to take a long and steep set of stairs to access the second level of the building where the bulk of food donations is stored.
“Carrying items upstairs was a real issue for anyone with slight mobility issues,” said food bank manager Jaye Murray. “The majority of our volunteers are retired and constantly using the stairs can be tiresome.
“The elevator has made a huge difference.”
The food bank has been serving the South Surrey and White Rock community for 33 years. More than 600 people visit each week for food, clothing and to navigate other community support services. The building where it’s currently located was acquired in 2013 and renovations are ongoing.
“There is still some work to do around the Food Bank,” Jaye said. That includes building an office counter, creating more safe storage spaces on both levels and opening access to the whole of the second level. But for now, the elevator is an invaluable help to the volunteers and a great addition to the food bank.
Thank you to the Rotary Club of White Rock for their generous donation to the food bank’s capital campaign, and for contributing to the safety of our volunteers and the social wellness of our community.
Trauma Counselling Program: Sonya’s Story
One of the hardest and bravest things a person can do is to seek help when they need it. This is even truer when those hurting them are the people they are closest to—their family.
Sonya is the mother of three children and a wife of over twenty years. Once she had kids, being a stay-at-home mom became her full-time job. Read More…
Sources Foundation officially launches
A new name, logo, board of directors and website has been revealed for the newly renamed Sources Community Resources Foundation (Sources Foundation), formerly Peace Arch Community Services (PACS) Foundation. Through fundraising efforts, bequests and donations from individuals, businesses and community groups, the Sources Foundation strives to provide the financial means for the Sources Resource Centres to promote their shared mission: Social Wellness in Our Community.