Seventh Annual GivingTuesday Gala

A “gala” experience for hundreds of our neighbours in the Downtown Eastside!

We’re marking this year’s GivingTuesday on Decemeber 1st by hosting our 7th Annual GivingTuesday Gala, bringing together Downtown Eastside community members for an afternoon of celebration!

This year’s gala will be held for the first time in our new building. With a modern commercial kitchen and spacious dining hall, community members will enjoy a special gourmet meal, entertainment, gifts and a welcoming space where everyone can gather and enjoy a meaningful afternoon together.

The same gourmet meal and festive experience will be extended to residents of our shelter, ensuring that everyone in our community can participate in the celebration.

We’re excited to share that this year we’re partnering with Chef Stephanie Baryluk, Canada’s Top Chef season 13 contestant with over 10 years of experience as a Red Seal Indigenous Chef. Chef Stephanie and her team will create an Indigenous menu and train our kitchen staff on preparing each item.

Our GivingTuesday Gala reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for dignity, belonging and justice.

What is the GivingTuesday Gala?
Our GivingTuesday Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the resilience of our neighbours in the Downtown Eastside and make an impact on our frontline programs. Each year on GivingTuesday, we transform our space into a festive and warm environment and treat community members to a special meal, entertainment and holiday gifts. The GivingTuesday Gala is an important fundraising activity for us and a way to continue to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in the neighbourhood.

Join us in celebrating the resilience of the DTES and help us raise $100,000 this GivingTuesday!

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To become a sponsor

If you would like your company to become a GivingTuesday Gala sponsor please contact Andrew Idoko, Development Coordinator, at 604.335.8995 or [email protected].

To create a GivingTuesday Gala Team Fundraiser

You can create a team and collectively become Gift, Table, or Evening sponsors and still reap all the benefits! Once you create your team, ask your friends, family, and neighbours to donate and join you. You can create your fundraising team quickly and easily through CanadaHelps.

Thank you to our GivingTuesday Partners: