Gilmore Park United Church is dedicated to raising awareness and funding poverty initiatives in
Richmond with 100% of the funds raised at our Dream Auction. In the last ten years we have supported
local poverty initiatives with nearly $372,000.
"Our dream is that no child in Richmond will suffer
from poverty"
Check back for more information on Dream Auction 2013!
For more information please contact Juliana Leung at 604-279-7077 or jleung@chimocrisis.com
In 2011 Gilmore Park partnered with CHIMO to organize Richmond's Dream Auction. The dream
remains the same: that no child in Richmond will suffer from poverty.
All funds raised go directly to helping children and families suffering in poverty in the city of Richmond. Funds will be distributed as follows:
Breakfast Programs in Richmond schools ($5,000)
Richmond Food Bank for children's necessities ($7,000)
Community Meal at St. Alban's Church - serving meals to
over 100 needy families weekly. ($7,000)
CHIMO - services providing a safe place for women and children facing violence (Nova House) and supporting children and families facing poverty ($8,000)
Nova House - sheltering abused and homeless women and
children ($2,000)
Community Meal at Gilmore Park United Church ($7,000)
"Stir it Up" community kitchen for youth ($1,000)
Community Meal at Richmond Bethel Church ($3,000)
POVERTY IN RICHMOND?
31.4% (before taxes) of Richmond children under 18 live in poverty
26.1% (before taxes) of Richmond population live in poverty
The average income for a family of four living in poverty is $14,900/year
The gap between rich and poor in Richmond is the highest in Canada
Poverty in Richmond is virtually invisible
PRAISE FOR THE DREAM AUCTION
"...you continue to inspire the community with your dedication in developing fundraising activities for the benefit of the Richmond Food Bank and Richmond Poverty Task Force..."
"On behalf of the Government of Canada and the people of Richmond, I commend you for your generous contribution of time, talent, and effort to serve our community..."
2004 Winner of the Chimo Gold Award for helping women and children of the community.
Gilmore Park United Church is dedicated to raising awareness and funding poverty initiatives in
Richmond with 100% of the funds raised at our Dream Auction. In the last ten years we have supported
local poverty initiatives with nearly $372,000.
2004 Winner of the Chimo Gold Award for helping women and children of the community.