Recent News & Publications

July 8, 2022

Media Advisory

Media invited to attend S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 37th Annual Walk with the Dragon in Stanley Park July 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is hosting its 37th annual Walk with the Dragon fundraiser in person in Stanley Park following two years of pandemic hiatus. We invite members of the media to join us at Lumberman’s Arch on Sunday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m. for the Opening Ceremonies and to cover the event. Walk with the Dragon historically draws several thousand participants and...

June 21, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon returns to Stanley Park July 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – Following two years of virtual events, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is excited to announce that the annual Walk with the Dragon event is back in person at Stanley Park this year on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The 37th Annual Walk with the Dragon is our largest community-based fundraising event, which has been held in Vancouver's scenic Stanley Park since 1986. The event is led...

June 18, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. supports 313 new Afghan arrivals and ramps up service to Ukrainian arrivals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – On June 17, our Canadian Airport Newcomers Network (CANN) program members greeted 313 Afghan arrivals – including two newborns just a few days old – to the province at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Working collaboratively with YVR, Musqueam nation, Canadian Border Services Agency and Public Health Agency of Canada, the CANN team was able to get ...

May 2, 2022

BC’s Anti-Racism Data Act aims to protect communities from discrimination

For immediate release May 2, 2022 Vancouver, BC – Today the Province of BC introduced long-awaited legislation to identify and address systemic racism and inequality in government programs and services. The Anti-Racism Data Act will enable government to “securely collect and safely analyze demographic information on race, ethnicity, faith, gender, sex, ability, income and other social identity...

April 25, 2022

2022 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala raises $400,000 to fund community programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will be able to provide ongoing and enhanced programming thanks to the generous donations of more than $400,000 from community supporters who attended our 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala. The annual fundraising event, held this year on April 23 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel, helps maintain our community so...

March 30, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. wins Metropolis Award of Excellence for Service Provider of the Year

March 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been awarded a 2022 Metropolis Award of Excellence for Service Provider of the Year at the national Metropolis Conference in Vancouver. The Metropolis Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of immigration and settlement in Canada. This national award establishes a benchmark of a...

March 19, 2022

Statement from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. supporting Ukraine arrivals to Canada amid war

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. supporting Ukraine arrivals to Canada amid war S.U.C.C.E.S.S. stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and we stand ready to support new Ukrainian arrivals to Canada. As one of the largest providers of immigration, refugee and settlement services in B.C, we understand some of the immense challenges facing the Ukrainians who have had to fl...

March 3, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation announces 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala

Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is pleased to announce that our 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala will take place at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Two years of pandemic restrictions have drastically increased our need for program funding to support vulnerable newcomers, seniors, youth, women and families who are struggling. At the same time, public he...

January 31, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. launches new dementia awareness program for immigrant communities thanks to federal grant

For Immediate Release Jan. 31, 2022 Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has launched a new program to support people with dementia and their families, thanks to funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada which will provide more than $9.5 million for 15 projects aiming to raise awareness of dementia and promote dementia-inclusive communities across Canada. Our Culturally-Appropriate Dementia Awar...