Group created on Nov 3, 2015
Near and Far: A Benefit in Support of Refugees
Giving Group Vancouver, BC
Community developmentEducation and researchOutreach and welfare
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Raised towards giving goal
$1,587.50
of $5,000.00 goal
Last gift received on Dec 1, 2015
Highlights
$1,587.50
Total raised since group was created
$1,543.17
Total given to charities, Campaigns, or other Givings Groups
$44.33
Money currently available to give from this group
This Giving Group supports...
This group has not yet chosen a Campaign or charity to support.
Group Admins
This fundraiser is being produced by a group of Vancouver folks who wanted to create a community event in support of refugees here in Vancouver and overseas. The proceeds from this benefit will be split between The Inland Refugee Society of BC and Basmeh & Zeitooneh.
The Group's Purpose
100% of the proceeds from the event will go to the Inland Refugee Society of BC
http://inlandrefugeesociety.ca/
and
Basmeh & Zeitooneh:
http://www.basmeh-zeitooneh.org/
IRS of BC provides assistance to refugee claimants from all over the world here in Vancouver. They provide basic essentials such as food, shelter and ESL classes, as well as guidance navigating the legal process to gain status in Canada.
Basmeh & Zeitooneh, based out of Lebanon and Turkey, works directly with Syrian refugees. They provide a long list of essential services including food, shelter and medical care as well as providing arts, culture and peace education for children.
How to Help
CHIMP WILL EMAIL YOU A TAX RECEIPT FOR ANY DONATIONS!
The event will be at the Fox Cabaret on Monday, November 16th 2015 starting at 7:30pm. We will be fundraising for both organizations up until the main event! Please join us on November 16th or donate online if you can't make it.
Comedy, Music, and Magic! Join us on November 16th at the Fox Cabaret, on unceded Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Tsleil Waututh Territories, for an evening benefiting refugees near and far, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Inland Refugee Society of BC and بسمة وزيتونة - Basmeh & Zeitooneh.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets: $20 minimum donation.
+Amazing raflle prizes (details soon) and a 50/50!
FEATURED ACTS + PERFORMANCES
WELCOMING CEREMONY
• Cecilia Point, Member of the Musqueam Nation and Spokesperson for Aboriginal Rights
COMEDY + MAGIC
• Alicia Tobin
• Cam Macleod
• The Sunday Service
• Sean Devlin
• Travis Bernhardt
MUSIC
• Jim Byrnes
• Jaycelyn Brown & Ben Worcester (Said The Whale)
• Ashleigh Ball (Hey Ocean)
• Krystle Dos Santos
HOSTED BY
Ross Dauk (Georgia Straight's' Best Local Stand Up 2015)
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GENEROSITY OF:
• The Fox Cabaret
• Float House
• lindsaysdiet.com
• Universal Printing
• Kitesh Leadership Development
• Pizzeria Barbarella
• Blackwood Events
For more information, or to contact the organizers, please email us at [email protected]
About the Organizers
We are a group of Vancouver locals raising funds for these two established organizations helping refugees today. 100% of the proceeds will go to IRSofBC and B&Z!
Raised towards giving goal
$1,587.50
of $5,000.00 goal
Last gift received on Dec 1, 2015
Highlights
Group created on Nov 3, 2015
$1,587.50
Total raised since group was created
$1,543.17
Total given to charities, Campaigns, or other Givings Groups
$44.33
Money currently available to give from this group
This Giving Group supports...
This group has not yet chosen a Campaign or charity to support.
Near and Far: A Benefit in Support of Refugees
Giving Group Vancouver, BC
Community developmentEducation and researchOutreach and welfare
Join to post in the group and receive group messages.
Raised towards giving goal
$1,587.50
of $5,000.00 goal
Last gift received on Dec 1, 2015
Highlights
Group created on Nov 3, 2015
$1,587.50
Total raised since group was created
$1,543.17
Total given to charities, Campaigns, or other Givings Groups
$44.33
Money currently available to give from this group
This Giving Group supports...
This group has not yet chosen a Campaign or charity to support.
Group Admins
This fundraiser is being produced by a group of Vancouver folks who wanted to create a community event in support of refugees here in Vancouver and overseas. The proceeds from this benefit will be split between The Inland Refugee Society of BC and Basmeh & Zeitooneh.
The Group's Purpose
100% of the proceeds from the event will go to the Inland Refugee Society of BC
http://inlandrefugeesociety.ca/
and
Basmeh & Zeitooneh:
http://www.basmeh-zeitooneh.org/
IRS of BC provides assistance to refugee claimants from all over the world here in Vancouver. They provide basic essentials such as food, shelter and ESL classes, as well as guidance navigating the legal process to gain status in Canada.
Basmeh & Zeitooneh, based out of Lebanon and Turkey, works directly with Syrian refugees. They provide a long list of essential services including food, shelter and medical care as well as providing arts, culture and peace education for children.
How to Help
CHIMP WILL EMAIL YOU A TAX RECEIPT FOR ANY DONATIONS!
The event will be at the Fox Cabaret on Monday, November 16th 2015 starting at 7:30pm. We will be fundraising for both organizations up until the main event! Please join us on November 16th or donate online if you can't make it.
Comedy, Music, and Magic! Join us on November 16th at the Fox Cabaret, on unceded Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Tsleil Waututh Territories, for an evening benefiting refugees near and far, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Inland Refugee Society of BC and بسمة وزيتونة - Basmeh & Zeitooneh.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets: $20 minimum donation.
+Amazing raflle prizes (details soon) and a 50/50!
FEATURED ACTS + PERFORMANCES
WELCOMING CEREMONY
• Cecilia Point, Member of the Musqueam Nation and Spokesperson for Aboriginal Rights
COMEDY + MAGIC
• Alicia Tobin
• Cam Macleod
• The Sunday Service
• Sean Devlin
• Travis Bernhardt
MUSIC
• Jim Byrnes
• Jaycelyn Brown & Ben Worcester (Said The Whale)
• Ashleigh Ball (Hey Ocean)
• Krystle Dos Santos
HOSTED BY
Ross Dauk (Georgia Straight's' Best Local Stand Up 2015)
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GENEROSITY OF:
• The Fox Cabaret
• Float House
• lindsaysdiet.com
• Universal Printing
• Kitesh Leadership Development
• Pizzeria Barbarella
• Blackwood Events
For more information, or to contact the organizers, please email us at [email protected]
About the Organizers
We are a group of Vancouver locals raising funds for these two established organizations helping refugees today. 100% of the proceeds will go to IRSofBC and B&Z!
Raised towards giving goal
$1,587.50
of $5,000.00 goal
Last gift received on Dec 1, 2015
Highlights
Group created on Nov 3, 2015
$1,587.50
Total raised since group was created
$1,543.17
Total given to charities, Campaigns, or other Givings Groups
$44.33
Money currently available to give from this group
This Giving Group supports...
This group has not yet chosen a Campaign or charity to support.