STARCON supports three charities:
Victim Service Program of Burnaby/New Westminster – R.C.M.P
Providing support and guidance to adults who have been victims of violent crimes in Burnaby and New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada—regardless of whether or not the police have been contacted.
What does the Victim Support Program do?
Victim support workers provide one-to-one support to adults who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault, historical child physical/sexual abuse, or criminal harassment. Services include emotional support; information (e.g. about the criminal justice system, resources in the community, trauma treatment); advocacy; accompaniment (e.g. to court, to community resources, Crown Counsel); court and after-court support; referrals and community liaison. The overall program goals are as follows:
- To reduce the impact of crime and trauma on victims and assist in their recovery
- To enhance victim safety and help prevent re-victimisation through individual safety planning
- To increase the victim’s level of participation and sense of empowerment while participating in the criminal justice system
- To increase the effectiveness and comfort of victims while acting as witnesses in court proceedings
- To decrease the trauma of secondary victims
To Make A donation, please go to: https://www.fsgv.ca/donations/index.php
The Vancouver Humane Society
The Vancouver Humane Society is a registered charity dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. We encourage individuals, organizations, and governments to take responsibility for the welfare and rights of domestic animals and wildlife influenced by human activities. Funding comes primarily from donations, and our activities are made possible primarily through the generous assistance of volunteers.
VHS works to educate the public on a variety of animal protection issues. These include everything from spaying & neutering pets to supporting the adoption of stiffer penalties for animal abuse at both the provincial and federal levels. We also raise awareness about animal cruelty on factory farms, in the entertainment industry & exotic animal trade, in research labs, and in hunting practices. We help local municipalities implement bylaws when our input is requested.
To Make a donation, please visit: http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=64339
Sanctuary For Kids
The Sanctuary for Kids Promise
The charities which Sanctuary for Kids supports have been very carefully chosen. Part of our selection process includes determining which organizations will benefit significantly from the marketing boost that comes from S4K and our connections. We like the little guy! We ensure through our auctions and online giving that 100% of the money donated goes directly to the children and the programs that support them.
Since its inception in November 2009, S4K has raised over $180,000. By far exceeding our initial year one goal, we now face the exciting challenge of setting new fundraising goals and deepening our support to our existing charities. Keep reading below…
Work at Home
Work in Nepal
Nepal Orphans Home
Asha Nepal
Next Generation Nepal
Support in Haiti
Support in Pakistan
Work at Home: Watari’s Transitioning to Independence Program(TTIP) and the Transitioning to Independence Program for Parenting Youth (TIPPY)
These two programs work with the homeless youth population in Vancouver, BC. The goal of each of the programs is to assist youth, 16 – 24, to master skills required to maintain market housing while supporting them to continue to receive support for mental health/substance misuse. By removing the barrier of homelessness youth can put energy and focus towards other life areas such as educational, vocational and social goals. The purpose of TTIP is to provide 20 units of supported independent living for youth with addiction and or mental health issues. It is a transitional housing program with an expected stay of 18 months. The program consists of two components a rental supplement to enable youth to rent safe market housing and support services from a housing worker. It was the success of the program that allowed for TIPPY to be established, with 10 additional subsidies for pregnant and parenting homeless youth.
Currently it is difficult for youth with mental health or substance misuse to find and maintain safe, affordable housing. Our initiative tackles several crucial elements that addresses gaps in service. This approach allows youth to access treatment or family support while maintaining their housing. Sanctuary for Kids will be giving funds this year to starter kits to help each individual and family set up their homes.
We have recently started a bus pass program to provide incentive to our kids at Watari. While participating in work, education or parenting training, they are provided bus passes to get themselves where they need to go. They have told us that transportation is a huge barrier for them and we are working to make that a non-issue for them.
To Donate: http://www.sanctuaryforkids.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=62#workathome”
