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Join us as Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Janet Austin celebrates S.U.C.C.E.S.S. donors and supporters Feb. 14

Posted date: February 12, 2024

Media Advisory
Feb. 12, 2024

Join us as Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Janet Austin celebrates S.U.C.C.E.S.S. donors and supporters Feb. 14

Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation is thrilled to announce that our organization’s Honorary Patron, The Honorable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will lead a celebration of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. community donors and supporters on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

Media are cordially invited to attend the event, where Her Honor will deliver remarks about the importance of community philanthropy and congratulate and recognize some of S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’ dedicated donors, sponsors and partners whose steadfast fundraising and support over many years has ensured our success as a non-profit social services agency.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. CEO Queenie Choo, Patron Maggie Ip, Foundation Board Chair Jason Lam and Society Board Chair Doug Purdie will be in attendance to say a few words in honour of our donors, sponsors and supporters and to present plaques to the participants.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024
Time: Reception: 12:30 p.m. PST, Event: 1-3 p.m. PST
Location: Choi Hall in our S.U.C.C.E.S.S. office at 28 West Pender St. in Vancouver

Please note: Her Honor will not be available for interview following the event.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that raises funds to help maintain and enhance S.U.C.C.E.S.S. services that receive either no funding or partial funding from the government, such as our programs for youth, women, families and seniors.

For more information and to RSVP:
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. It offers a wide range of programs and services that promote the belonging, wellness, and independence of people on their Canadian journey. Program 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. For more details, please visit www.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 more details, please visit www.successfoundation.ca.

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