Stories from Grant Recipients
Surrey Crime Prevention Society
About the project:
In 2020, we were able to support the Surrey Crime Prevention Society with funding from #ECSFund. This grant helped fund the necessary safety measures put in place for volunteers and staff, to ensure they could deliver their programs in a safe manner.
Surrey Crime Prevention Society is committed to supporting youth by providing them with an opportunity to learn the value of civic pride and making a difference.
Semiahmoo Animal League
About the project:
This short video gives you a window into the work being done by the Semiahmoo Animal League
In 2017, SurreyCares was able to grant funds to support their work with youth at risk.
Learn more about the Semiahmoo Animal League here.
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
About the project:
This short video gives you a window into the work being done by the Cerebral Palsy Associatoin of BC.
In 2018, SurreyCares was able to grant funds to support the Surrey Dance Without Limits program. Funding for this grant was thanks to the Surrey Rehabilitation Society endowment fund which entrusts SurreyCares to make grants on it's behalf.
Learn more about the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC here.
Tetra Society of North America
About the project:
Tetra volunteers create custom assistive devices to enhance the lives of adults and children with significant physical disabilities. Tetra creates volunteer-built assistive devices specifically for citizens of Surrey with disabilities.
Learn more about Tetra Society of North America here.
SOS Children's Villages
About the project:
The goal of this subprogram is to identify young adults at high risk of not completing high school and ensure that they graduate and commence on additional education.
The Transition to Adulthood Program provides vulnerable youth with 1:1 support that assists them to develop life skills, independence, find employment or training, and secure housing with the help of our experienced youth workers.
Learn more about SOS Children's Villages here.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
About the project:
The DSRF launched services at the City Centre building in Surrey and are now offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, and one to one reading on three days of the week. They are fully registered for these services serving 25 children, and now have a small wait list which they hope to address in 2018. The children have benefited by having access to support for their communication skills, life skills, and reading ability which will assist with their long term ability to participate in their community.
Learn more about Down Syndrome Research Foundation here.
A Rocha
About the project:
The Enriched Orchard project supported individuals of all ages in learning about how the orchard provides habitat for vital pollinator species and their native host plants. They also learned about sustainable practices that support soil health and biodiversity. .
Learn more about A Rocha here.