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For two full days over spring break, VPD Constable and School Liaison Officer (SLO) Randy Lee proudly developed and hosted a comprehensive basketball camp for 120 grade 8 students from several East Vancouver high schools. The intention was to bring youth together from vulnerable neighbourhoods for a fun, active, and positive experience among peers and […]...

The Star Quilt Circle program, founded by recently retired Constable Allison Hill and Musqueam and Snuneymux Elder Kelly White, was created by an Indigenous woman for Indigenous women, particularly to support those in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Made possible through funding from the Vancouver Police Foundation and support from the VPD, the program fosters connection, cultural […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation (VPF) has made a groundbreaking pledge to public safety, with a commitment to fund more than 118 VPD officer-led community programs and initiatives in 2025, totaling more than $5.6 million. This unprecedented investment significantly surpasses the previous record of $3.6 million granted in 2024. “These 118 programs will have an immediate […]...

It’s no secret that a person’s first experience with alcohol and/or drugs typically occurs in their teenage years. And while there have been numerous programs over the last 50 years that educate youth on the risks of alcohol use, including the warnings about drinking and driving, programs that address the similar risks of marijuana use […]...

Carlo de Guzman has two sons, the eldest of which is in the VPD Cadet program. His son Uno, a returning Cadet, is currently in grade 12, and his son Yuan is in grade 8 – both at King George Secondary School here in Vancouver. Similar to other Cadet parents we’ve spoken to, he is […]...

The VPD Cadets program provides Vancouver high school students, many of whom are at-risk, with an intensive and inspiring leadership program that is truly life changing. From September to May every year, the VPD Cadet Program offers a unique opportunity for teens to participate in applied educational workshops, physical training, recreational activities, community service, and […]...

The VPD Canine Calendar has been a generous supporter of two local charities for over 15 years now. Since the calendar’s inception in 2009, the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation have received more than $580,000 from the sales of this inspiring calendar. With the 2025 VPD Canine Calendar now available, this is […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation (VPF) is one of several charities that has benefitted from Brian and Gilly Marshall’s philanthropy over the past six years. The Marshalls also recently shared with us that the VPF is one of a handful of organizations that they have named in their estate plans – with a residual bequest. Their […]...

With just a few shopping days left, we have some terrific solutions for last-minute gifts that your friends and family will love! These don’t require any shipping, and they directly benefit the Vancouver Police Foundation in support of police officers who lead grassroots community outreach programs that help make Vancouver safer.  Virtually Adopt a VPD […]...

At this time of year, when the weather can be very unforgiving for Vancouver’s un-housed, there is a notable VPD-led community initiative that helps vulnerable individuals get to open shelter spaces and temporary warming centres around the city. Spearheaded by VPD Constable Jason Doucette in 2021, this free and compassionate transportation program has supported nearly […]...