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 five years we have given
away $152,000 to poverty initiatives.
"Our dream is that no child in Richmond will suffer
from poverty"
This year's Dream Auction will be held on:
Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 10 am - 2 pm
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel (7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond)
Map
Tickets are $35/person, $15/child (6-12yrs), Under
6 is free and must be purchased in advance. You
may call or email the Church
Office for tickets.
For more information contact Sally Houston 604-274-2256 or
Gail Nichols 604-275-1851.
OUR GOAL: $35,000
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 (First $5000)
Richmond Food Bank for children's necessities ($12,000)
Community Meal at St. Alban's Church - serving meals to
over 100 needy families weekly. ($8,000)
Nova House - sheltering abused and homeless women and
children ($2,000)
Community Meal at Gilmore Park United Church ($8000)
POVERTY IN RICHMOND?
30.7% of Richmond children under 15 live in poverty
22.9% of Richmond families 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 five years we have given
away $152,000 to poverty initiatives.
2004 Winner of the Chimo Gold Award for helping women and children of the community.
