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August 2, 2023

Media Release

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and BC Housing partnership to preserve assisted living housing in Chinatown

Media Release  Aug. 2, 2023  For Immediate Release  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and BC Housing partnership to preserve assisted living housing in Chinatown   Vancouver, B.C. – Seniors living in over 30 units in Vancouver’s Chinatown will remain secure in their housing, with Harmony House Assisted Living retained for ongoing use as affordable rentals.   “By purchasing these 33 homes we are ensuring...

July 9, 2023

Media Release

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Anniversary Walk with the Dragon raises $320,500 to fund community programs

July 9, 2023 Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Anniversary Walk with the Dragon raises $320,500 to fund community programs Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. celebrated our 50th anniversary year with a crowd of more than several thousand participants at the Walk with the Dragon fundraiser in Stanley Park this weekend, raising more than $320,500 to continue our community program...

July 5, 2023

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S. launches new Ukrainian-language help line to serve newcomers to B.C.

Media release S.U.C.C.E.S.S. launches new Ukrainian-language help line to serve newcomers to B.C. For immediate release July 5, 2023 Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has launched a dedicated help line in B.C. to support Ukrainian arrivals from the war-torn country who are settling in the province. Our Ukrainian Help Line service is now available 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...

June 15, 2023

Media Advisory

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Anniversary Walk with the Dragon celebration returns to Stanley Park July 9

June 14, 2023 Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Anniversary Walk with the Dragon celebration returns to Stanley Park July 9 Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is ready to kick off summer and celebrate our 50th anniversary year with the launch of our Walk with the Dragon community event in July. We welcome media to join us at Lumbermen’s Arch on Sunday, July 9 at 8:30 a.m. fo...

May 15, 2023

Media Release

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. federal funding for pre-arrival immigration services extended

For immediate release May 15, 2023 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. secures $12 million in federal funding to extend pre-arrival immigration services Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has received a funding extension of nearly $12 million to continue to deliver pre-arrival services to new immigrants through an innovative program. The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister resp...

April 9, 2023

2023 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala raises $500,000 to fund community programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2023 Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will be able to provide ongoing and enhanced programming thanks to generous donations of more than $500,000 from community members who attended our 2023 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala. This year’s Gala coincides with our agency’s 50th Golden Anniversary celebration, marking our five decades of community service, following S...

March 22, 2023

Media Release

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. expands digital literacy skills programs with $1.6 million in new federal funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2023 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. expands digital literacy skills programs with $1.6 million in new federal funding Vancouver B.C. – Newcomers to Canada will benefit from improved digital literacy thanks to new federal funding to enable S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to expand its Seniors Go Digital program. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced 23 Can...

February 15, 2023

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Golden Anniversary Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala to feature Hong Kong star

For Immediate Release Media Release Feb. 15, 2023 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 50th Golden Anniversary Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala to feature Hong Kong star Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, will feature Hong Kong singer-songwriter Christopher Won...

February 8, 2023

Media Advisory

Join us for our 50th Golden Anniversary Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala news conference

Media Advisory Feb. 8, 2023 Join us for our 50th Golden Anniversary Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala news conference Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala will be taking place on Saturday, April 8 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. This year’s Gala coincides with our 50th Anniversary celebration of S.U.C.C.E.S.S.�...