SHARE Family & Community Services

We’re starting the new year with a Week of Appreciation, celebrating the incredible volunteers, organizations, and individuals who went above and beyond to support SHARE during the holiday season. Over the next week, we’ll be sharing highlights from the season and celebrating the amazing people and groups who made it all possible. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you who helped spread joy throughout the holidays. Thank you—your support means the world, and we couldn’t do it without you!

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As we close another incredible year, we at SHARE Family & Community Services want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you—our community, supporters, and partners. Together, we’ve made an immeasurable difference in the lives of over 29,000 individuals and families. This year, your generosity has helped us: > Fill our Food Bank with healthy food to feed those in our community who are hungry > Fund support for refugees and newcomers to our community, including access to free English Language Practice Groups > Assist seniors to live independently with the vital support they need > Provide counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health or substance use > Support legal programs, including family law, poverty law and tenant advocacy > Invest in Family Resource Programs, which provide free drop-in play, parent education, early childhood support for newcomer families and families living in poverty > Empower the Tri-Ciites Rent Bank to provide critical support to residents facing short-term financial challenges and help them stay securely housed > Champion kids and youth with developmental delays and disabilities in our Community Living, Early Intervention Therapy Services and SEEDS - Social Emotional Early Development Services We are starting the new year strong, united by our shared purpose of creating a compassionate and supportive community. Together, we can continue to change lives—one act of kindness at a time. With gratitude and hope, The SHARE Family & Community Services Team It is not too late to donate today and start the new year with purpose: https://lnkd.in/gMG-g2jv

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from SHARE! Thank you to our community for sharing joy this holiday season. We wish you a wonderful New Year! Please note SHARE’s offices are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening on December 27th.

The Annual #CPKCHolidayTrain rolled through Canada in spectacular style, raising $1.75 million and collecting over 130,000 lbs of food to support local communities! Together with your amazing generosity, we contributed over $12,000 and over 900 lbs of food for SHARE’s Food Bank💙 This wouldn’t have been possible without YOU and our incredible partners: •Port Moody Police for filling their van with donations in #PortMoody Port Moody Police Department •Rotary Club of Port Moody for raising funds with delicious hot chocolate sales •Pauline & Lorna (@MyBCMortgage.ca + Royal LePage West Real Estate) for their tasty hot dog sales! •Classics 09B Girls Softball Team for spreading joy and SHARE awareness at Port Moody •PoCo Lions Club for volunteering at Port Coquitlam and their generous $3000 donation Port Coquitlam Lions Club •City of Port Moody & City of Port Coquitlam for hosting this incredible event. City of Port Coquitlam City of Port Moody •To all our volunteers, families, and community—YOU make the magic happen 💙 A special shout-out to CPKC donation to SHARE Food Bank and for organizing this FREE, fun-filled experience that brings us all together! Thank you for your unwavering support—your kindness and generosity light up the season. Let’s keep the holiday spirit alive! #SHAREjoy #SHAREfoodbank #CPKCholidaytrain #holidaytrain #Community

We’re hiring an Occupational Therapist to support school age therapy in the Tri-Cities! In this role, you’ll provide assessments, program planning, and therapy to help students develop fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills for greater independence at school, home, and in the community. If you’re passionate about empowering young learners and collaborating with school-based teams, apply now to make a lasting impact! Apply today: sharesociety.ca/careers

This Sunday, December 22nd, is Float30's Food Bank Fundraiser from 11am to 4pm! Float30 at Reed Point Marina is serving a limited menu and their amazing staff are donating their time and tips! Proceeds from food sales go to the SHARE Food Bank. We can’t wait to see you there! #SHAREjoy

Thank you Port Moody Fire Rescue for hosting a Toy Drive for our SHARE Toy Bank, and delivering the toys to the Toy Bank today! We couldn’t do what we do without the help of those like the Port Moody Fire Rescue. Hundreds of kids get to experience the joy of the holiday season this year because of you and the community’s generosity! 💙 #SHAREsociety #PortMoodyFireRescue #SHAREjoy

CLOSES TUESDAY! The 4th annual CFOX Santa Fox 50/50 is LIVE! 50% of the cash jackpot helps SHARE connect, engage, and strengthen our community thanks to our friends at The World Famous CFOX. Last year we raised $504,255, which was split between SHARE Family and Community Services and 50/50 winner, Michael from Vancouver. This year it could be you! Ends Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 pm! Head to https://lnkd.in/gz4V9uSe to enter NOW! #CFOXSantaFox2024

Yesterday, the team from Coast Capital Savings Coquitlam branch volunteered at the SHARE Gift Wrap & Toy Bank Kiosk at Coquitlam Centre! This team always shares joy whenever they support SHARE! Thank you for your generous donation towards SHARE’s Toy Bank, helping us brighten the lives of 2,000 Tri-Cities families this holiday season! 💙 #SHAREsociety #CommunitySupport