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 […]...
Constable Jason Doucette + Transportation Program for Vulnerable Individuals
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 […]...
Kim Wong + Engagement Through Art
When Kim Wong joined the VPD’s Youth Services Section (YSS) several years ago, she started in a role that supported existing programs, but she quickly determined a need for additional youth programming. Drawing from her own high school experience in Vancouver, she recalled there being an abundance of extracurricular options for students interested in sports, […]...
Constable Ben Wong-Moon + Project Drogue
Constable Ben Wong-Moon has been with the VPD for 22 years, and in that time has been determined to go above and beyond to support Vancouver’s vulnerable youth. He has spent much of his career with his eyes wide open, looking for the next opportunity to change a young life. Most recently, he identified an […]...
Floor Hockey For Kids Program Gets Boost from Canucks
The VPD’s Floor Hockey for Kids program recently got a boost from the biggest hockey team around – the Vancouver Canucks! After learning about the program earlier this year, the Canucks and the Canucks for Kids Fund were moved to support the program which will allow Floor Hockey for Kids to reach even more kids […]...
Holiday Gifts That Make A Difference
The holiday season is a time of generosity, love, and joy. As we all search for meaningful ways to show our appreciation for friends and loved ones, the Vancouver Police Foundation is proud to offer a number of fun and unique gift ideas that also have meaningful impact. Every purchase from our online store represents […]...
Their Idea: Scam Prevention Seminars
When VPD Sgt Rita Raj, Det/Cst.Julie Gilmore and Cst. Rob Dairon noticed a troubling rise in financial scams targeting seniors, they knew something had to be done. Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to fund their idea: Scam Prevention for Seniors Seminars—educating seniors and their families on how to recognize and avoid fraud. A recent victim of […]...
TEAM RBC Challenge VPD Cadets
For police officers, no two days are the same. This is especially true for the men and women on the front lines in patrol operations – they are responding to people in need, people in crisis, crimes in progress and more. It is one of the reasons why potential police officers must pass both a […]...
Mini VPD Station Now Featured at KIDTROPOLIS!
VPD Sergeant Terry Parmar is no stranger to identifying unique needs in the community, determining a solution, and then turning his ideas into reality with the support of the Vancouver Police Foundation. Floor Hockey for Kids, Project MESH – a youth sports day in South Vancouver, and Khalsa Diwali initiatives are just a few examples. […]...
Celebrating Impact: Honoring VPD Members Who Make Vancouver Safer
The Vancouver Police Foundation is incredibly proud to have supported over 105 impactful programs this past year, investing more than $3.5 million into initiatives that make Vancouver a safer city. At the heart of each program are the dedicated VPD members who go above and beyond to identify local needs, develop creative solutions, and seek […]...