We give thanks to you for past generosity and support; and hope all’s well with you and your family.
We are inviting you to help us continue to support the G&I Shining Stars Youth Programs. Although the crescendo of uncertainties seems to occupy our environment, we choose not to focus on the negative aspects of man's inhumanity to their fellow beings because this can distract us from seeing and experiencing the good and positive aspects that are also occurring in tandem. As we move forward in hope, we are looking to gather with our friends for the G & I Shining Stars Youth Society (GISSYS) 21st Annual Bridges of Friendship Dinner & Silent Auction fundraising event will be held on Friday April 25th, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School Gym, 555 Slocan Street, Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. We are thankful for their generosity in allowing us to use this location.
Our goal this year is $70,000 to help subsidize 80 -100 campers for day and overnight camping, and “Shine Respect and Care (SRCA)” summer adventures program (eight weeks) and continue free after-school programs. We also want to provide 10-15 bursaries for students continuing their post-secondary education. G & I Shining Stars Youth Society is a non-profit organization providing outreach to children, youth, and their families in Vancouver's inner-city.
The proceeds raised will help send a child to camp, assist in the support of a child or youth attending Shining Stars Camp Can-Do Summer Program, Shining Stars After-School program that improve literacy, leadership skills, and help to advance academic and life skills throughout the academic year, books, nutritious meals, education materials and bursaries for youth who are continuing post-secondary education.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and your generosity in helping to make this annual event very successful this year!
Sincerely,
Yvonne M, Jones
Director, G & I Shining Stars Youth Society
Cell: 604-307-9237
Fundraising / Silent Auction Coordinators
May Dudley and Samantha Strudwick Cell: 604-340-2192 /604-803-5765
Email: gissys.adm@gmail.com
Registered charity #875436701RR0001
