Recent News & Publications

August 29, 2022

Media Advisory

Vancouver mayoral candidates invited to discuss key city issues at Pre-Election Town Hall hosted by CIJA and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will co-host mayoral candidates at a Vancouver Mayoral Pre-Election Town Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at 6 p.m. at Temple Sholom. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. have welcomed candidates from the primary parties to attend to discuss issues that are important to our communities. They will answer pre-s...

August 24, 2022

Media Release

CEO Queenie Choo celebrates 10 years leading S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

This August the CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. celebrates a decade at the helm of an organization that continues to grow and innovate in the settlement sector, despite today’s challenges. Once a new immigrant to Canada herself, Queenie Choo has now spent 10 years leading one of Canada’s largest social service organizations for newcomers. Choo, a trained nurse and Alberta Health Services leader, joined ...

July 10, 2022

Media Release

2022 Walk with the Dragon in Stanley Park Raises $223,714

For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation was delighted to welcome the community back in person to the 37th annual S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon in Stanley Park, following two years of virtual events. Our iconic community event attracted about 2,000 visitors and participants this year, and we are thrilled to announce we raised over $223,714 for our underfunded service...

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...