With the holiday season upon us and yet another incredible year under our belts, we at Victoria Business and Education Coalition take this time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for in 2016 - including you, our donors, volunteers and friends, whose participation and support have continued to propel our mission to new heights with each passing day.

Over the year, VBEC has been able to arrange a one-to-one relationship for more than 200 students with a mentor to help provide guidance in their academics as well as life lessons to lead a more productive life.Through our Junior Achievement ( JA ) program, many more students have been also inspired and taught on how to become successful in a global economy.

These vital services would not have been possible without the valuable contributions of your financial donations and time to volunteer. So, as we approach the New Year, we want to take this opportunity to thank you again for your commitment.

With your continued support and participation over the next year and beyond, we will go on to strengthen and inspire our students, so that they can contribute positively to the development of our entire community.

Have a safe and happy holiday season, and know that you have truly made a positive difference in our community this year!