2012

1.Nicaragua Housing Project Fundraiser

Date: February 10th and April 16th

Location: Simpatico Greek Restaurant, 2222 West 4th Avenue. Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8 (604) 733-6824

Time: 7.30pm-Close

Website: www.simpaticorestaurant.ca

Objective: The goal of the Esteli, Nicaragua Project is to provide materials for the construction of decent, basic houses for special needs children and their families living in extreme poverty. This project was initiated by North Vancouver school teacher, Marly Haller, in 2004.  She continues to work with her tireless groups of student volunteers to raise funds for the project, which to date, has financed over 20 homes, as well as a small medical clinic in a home for disadvantaged youth in the city of Esteli.  All funds are managed by a registered Canadian NGO, Casa Canadiense, which organizes a diverse range of community development projects ands assists Canadians students, and adults alike, who wish to go to Nicaragua to donate their efforts to promote the well being of the Nicaraguan children and their communities.  Marly Haller goes regularly to Esteli to meet with the families and to build reciprical relationships that enrich the lives of both donors and receivers.

Goal: Our target is to raise sufficient funds for the construction of a basic dwelling for a family in dire need of shelter ($5,000-7,000). Donations are welcomed.

2. Vancouver International Salsafestival (VIS) Cares Initiative Launch

Date: March 1-4th

Location: The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver.

Website: www.salsafestival.ca

Mission & Vision: VIS Cares is a Vancouver International Salsafestival initiative with the vision of a community meeting its basic needs. To bring that vision into reality, we raise awareness and engagement through dance and related activities for populations at higher risk in British Columbia (BC), Canada.  

2011

1.Expanding School in India Fundraiser

Date: April

Location and description:

Please visit http://www.dtpfundraiser.com/