Kinship Care Help Line: 604-558-4740 • 1-855-474-9777
This is a FUNDRAISER & CELEBRATION! We’ll be raising money for our parenting programs and Kinship Care Help Line. Attendees will get a chance to donate at a variety of levels.
We will be honoring special guests and will present the Bill McFarland Award recipient. There will obviously also be drinks, dinner, and music!
Come with an appretite! There will be a buffet dinner (with both meat and vegetarian options), and a well-stocked cash bar.
At the Hilton Vancouver Metrowtown. 6083 McKay Avenue Burnaby, BC V5H 2W7
One block east of Kingsway & Willingdon intersection on McKay Avenue in Burnaby, opposite Metropolis at Metrotown Center. At Metrotown Skytrain Station.
The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown offers complimentary parking for the first 3 hours in the underground parkade in Red, Brown and Green zones on P1, P2, P3 and P4, $3.00 each half hour or portion to a maximum of $13.00 per day inclusive of tax (subject to change).
The parkade is accessible off Kingsborough Street and you can click here for a map.
Yes! The Hilton Hotel Metrotown is conveniently located one block away from Metrotown Skytrain Station. You can also take buses # 19, 31,49,116,130, towards Metrotown, which will all stop conveniently near the hotel.
Absolutely! We would love you to. The more the merrier! Of course, they will need a ticket to attend.
Dress up or dress down! Whatever makes you feel confident and comfortable in your attire.
Online Silent Auction
Our online silent auction is now open! Browse through an incredible array of items and experiences while supporting Parent Support Services Society of BC. From unique gifts to unforgettable experiences, there’s something for everyone. Bid generously and help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of families. Happy bidding!
Bill McFarland Award 2024 RECIPIENTS
We’re thrilled to announce Suzette Narbonne, BA (Hons), LLB, Managing Lawyer, and the Society for Children and Youth of BC‘s Child and Youth Legal Centre as the joint recipients of the Bill MacFarland Award for the Advancement of Excellence in Child Welfare 2024.
Their tireless dedication to changing the landscape of child representation in BC, is truly commendable. Congratulations, Suzette Narbonne and the entire Child and Youth Legal Centre team!
Click below to learn more about the recipients.
Want to support the Gala but can’t attend? Donations are enthusiastically welcomed! As a donor, your generosity will help ensure that our vital programs, including Canada’s first Kinship Care Help Line, can continue.
Your donations will keep our programs barrier-free, helping to provide childminding, transportation subsidies and healthy snacks.
As a sponsor of our 50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser, your generosity will ensure that our vital programs, including our Support Groups & Canada’s first Kinship Care Help Line, can continue being barrier-free.
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000
Gold Sponsor | $5000
Silver Sponsor | $2,500
Bronze Sponsor | $500
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000
- 8 Gala Tickets
- Logo recognition on Gala website page & printed Gala program
- Special featured Social Media recognition
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the Gala
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- Visibly well-situated table with sign including sponsor’s logo on table at the Gala
- Logo recognition on printed signage in lobby by Registration Table
- Two banners (brought by sponsors) placed in lobby and on stage
- Logo recognition on all printed photo booth photos, online photo-sharing landing page, and photobooth email notifications.
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Gold Sponsor | $5000
- 4 Gala Tickets
- Logo recognition on Gala website page & printed Gala program
- Special featured Social Media recognition
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the Gala
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- Visibly well-situated table with sign including sponsor’s logo on table at the Gala
- Banner (brought by sponsors) placed by food buffet table
- Logo recognition on printed signage in lobby by registration table
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Silver Sponsor | $2,500
- 2 Gala Tickets
- Logo recognition on Gala website page & printed Gala program
- Special featured Social Media recognition
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the Gala
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- Visibly well-situated table with sign including sponsor’s logo on table at the Gala
- Flyers and business cards at registration desk
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Bronze Sponsor | $500
- 1 Gala Ticket
- Logo recognition on Gala website page & printed Gala program
- Special featured Social Media recognition
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the Gala
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Technology & Entertainment | $5,000
Print & Signage | $2,000
Community Table | $1,500
D̶e̶c̶o̶r̶ | $̶5̶0̶0̶ SOLD
Technology & Entertainment | $5,000
Your generosity will ensure that our guests enjoy captivating entertainment, music, slideshows, and an online auction that will make our fundraising event a successful one!
- 4 Tickets to the Gala Logo recognition on Gala website page and printed Gala program
- Social Media Acknowledgement (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube)
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the Gala
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the online auction
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Print & Signage | $2,000
Your generosity will ensure that our Gala has quality and professionally designed signage and other print materials (i.e printed programs) for guests to enjoy.
- 2 Tickets to the Gala
- Logo recognition on Gala website page and printed Gala program
- Social Media Acknowledge (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- On-Screen recognition during slideshow presentation at the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the event
- View Full Sponsorship Package
Community Table | $1,500
Your generosity will cover the cost of tickets for parents, caregivers and other community members who might not have the financial means of covering the fees, but are interested in attending the Gala.
- 8 Tickets to be donated back into community, ensuring that parents & caregivers can attend
- Visibly well-situated table with sign including sponsor’s logo on the table
- Logo recognition on Gala website page and printed Gala program
- Social Media Acknowledgement (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube)
- Logo recognition in all email campaigns regarding the Gala
- Verbal mention from Emcee during the event
- View Full Sponsorship Package
D̶e̶c̶o̶r̶ | $̶5̶0̶0̶ SOLD
Your generosity will ensure that our guests enjoy the Gala in wonderful, captivating surroundings.
- 1 Ticket to the Gala
- Logo recognition or signage giving credit on or near all major decor elements at the Gala
- Logo recognition on Gala website page and printed Gala program
- Social Media Acknowledgement (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube)
Verbal mention from Emcee during the event
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