This year marks the 30th anniversary for Sources Foundation! The birth of this foundation originated from an idea; let’s do some forward thinking on what social services will be needed for our children of the next generation and beyond. The rest is, as they say, history.
The Foundation enabled Sources Community Resources Society to touch the lives of more than 40,000 individuals every year. In 2021, we were able to provide counselling services to 2,600 people, help 420 people access assisted housing, and ensured 3,300 people received nutritious meals.
Proceeds raised have directly provided support for children, youths, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and marginalized populations of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Our programs address issues of isolation, addiction, mental illness, poverty, disability, and conflict.
Sources Foundation is run by community and supported by community. With operating costs of less than 2%, we are able focus majority of the funds on overcoming adversities faced by individuals.
Today, the Foundation continues to be supported by individuals like you, doing the much-needed work to deliver programs to all members of our local communities seeking assistance now and in the future.
Although we laid the groundwork 30 years ago, there is so much more to be done to preserve the sustainability of this social services network. Join us in our cause and let’s continue the lifeline of this foundation for another 30 years!
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(Left to right) David Young (Sources Community Resources Society CEO), Bruce Hayne (Sources Foundation President), Kevin Falcon (BC Opposition Leader), Elenore Sturko (BC Liberal Candidate, South Surrey Byelection), Trevor Halford (MLA Surrey White Rock) |
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Minister Marco Mendicino Announces $5 Billion Funding for Dental Care Plan
Sources was pleased to host Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, as he announced a $5 billion federal investment to make dental care more accessible to Canadians. This plan will help more Canadians see a dentist over the next 5 years and takes into effect as early as the end of this year.
Currently, Sources runs a Volunteer Dental Clinic, a program that brings together local dentists and support staff to donate their time and expertise to provide pain relief associated with a lack of consistent dental care due to cost factors. Program details here.
Full video of Minister Mendicino’s announcement here.
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(Left to right) Marc Burchell (Sources Community Resources Society Vice-President), Marco Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), David Young (Sources Community Resources Society CEO) |
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Sources Infant Development Program Has Moved
Sources Infant Development Program (IDP) settled into its new home at
Suite #406
7327 – 137th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
Public parking can be found at 137th Street (underground parkade) and in the parking lot on King George Boulevard (west side of the building). Entrance access: East and west side of the building (elevator accessible). Public access to the parkade and building is between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Public Transit: Short walk from the Newton Bus Exchange
Office Phone: 604-590-7302
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Smriti Shah (Infant Development
Program Office Manager)
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Peace Walk for Ukraine
On April 1st, Sources participated in the Peace Walk for Ukraine held at Memorial Park. Organized by the Rotary Club of White Rock, we joined forces with the City of White Rock, South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce, White Rock BIA, Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance, and Moby Dick Restaurant to raise awareness and funds for the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Children’s Choir |
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Sources Children’s Activities Table
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Semiahmoo Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament
This year, Semiahmoo Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament is being held once again in partnership with Sources Community Resource Centres.
The Semiahmoo Rotary Club dedicates proceeds raised to supporting programs including Women’s Shelters and Transitional House, Seniors groups, Peace Arch Hospice Society, The Food Bank through the Save-On Gift Card Program and Youth Development and Leadership programs.
Sources will be using this year's contributions to fund the Imagination Library, a local literacy initiative delivered in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Canada. This book-gifting program equips children from birth to age five with literacy skills needed to start Kindergarten ready to read. Help us provide young children in our community with the gift of learning.
Although this event is sold out, you can still get involved with participating in our 50/50 Draw presented by Odlum Brown Community. Our last check of the jackpot was collecting at over $2500!
Single Ticket for $10
3-Ticket Pack for $20
10-Ticket Pack for $50
25-Ticket Pack for $100
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Sources Coldest Night of the Year Receives Unprecedented Community Support
Sources gained unprecedented community involvement this year for the Coldest Night of the Year, attracting 24 sponsors, 60 teams, and 454 walkers - a 21% increase from 2021! We are happy to announce that we surpassed this year’s fundraising goal, receiving a total of $205,228 in proceeds for Sources Homeless Prevention and Rent Bank services.
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Our Programs and Services |
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