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 45^th 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 social services and programs in the areas of immigration and settlement, affordable housing and seniors care.

“We are so honoured and uplifted by this outpouring of support from our community leaders and donors,” said Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. “Coming out of the challenges of the pandemic, these funds will help us sustain our unfunded and underfunded programs and allow us to better meet the growing needs in the community.”

This year’s Gala theme was “CommUNITY & Resilience,” honouring the way our communities have come together during the pandemic, which deepened poverty, isolation and health challenges among our clients.

Building upon the event’s 45-year legacy, the 2022 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala provided a luxurious night of philanthropy, entertainment and fine dining to the city’s business and community leaders, including cocktail reception, luxurious silent and live auctions, delicious West Coast cuisine and live performances.

“We’re very grateful for the generous support,” said Brandon Hui, Chair of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. “From local leaders, corporate sponsors and individual donors, to all three levels of government, it truly takes a community to make this event a success.”

About our sponsors

Title Sponsor	TD Bank
Official Airline Sponsor	Air Canada
Official Jewellery Sponsor	Lugaro Jewellers
Reception Sponsor	Vancity
Program Book Sponsor	Concord Pacific Group
Program Support Sponsor	Fairchild Media Group
Special Promotions Sponsor	LS TIMES TV Canada Taiwan Exchange Association Canwest Taiwan Board of Trade
Official Printing Sponsor	Horseshoe Press
Diamond Sponsor	Park Georgia Insurance Wawanesa Insurance Ip Family Trust Fund
Wine Sponsor	Phantom Creek
Live Auction Sponsor	BC Lions
Silent Auction Sponsor	Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.
Silver Sponsor	BCAA CIBC TELUS Patsy Hui RE/MAX Westcoast Vancouver Coastal Health
Bronze Sponsors	Clark Wilson LLP CSBT and GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Delta Pacific Benefit Brokers Ltd. dys architecture Edward Jones Investments Kwantlen Polytechnic University RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (Marcus Lai & Mandy Wu Wealth Management) Richards Buell Sutton LLP Royal Pacific Realty – Sing Lim Yeo PREC Scotiabank Sunrise Soya Foods Vancouver Chinatown Foundation Vanprop Investments Ltd.
Major Media Sponsor	Fairchild TV Talentvision Fairchild Radio AM1470 / FM96.1 OMNI TV Ming Pao Daily News Sing Tao Daily Lahoo.ca
Media Sponsor	Canadian Chinese Express Canadian City Post westca.ca
Special Thanks	Allen Lau Photography Novus Popup Media TC Workshop Xcite Plus

For more information
Elaine O’Connor
Director, Strategic Communications and Partnerships
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
[email protected]

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Founded in 1973, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is one of the largest social service agencies in Canada. Our multicultural, non-profit charitable organization offers a wide range of programs and services that promote the belonging, wellness, and independence of people at all stages of their Canadian journey. Programs and services are offered in the areas of newcomer settlement, English language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, seniors care and affordable housing. Learn more at successbc.ca.

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation
Incorporated in 2001, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation is a charitable organization that raises funding for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and its affiliated organizations supporting S.U.C.C.E.S.S. mandates that focus on strengthening our diverse communities. For details, please visit successfoundation.ca.

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