Message from our Executive Director


As we head into the busy holiday season we have a chance to reflect on this past year.  The Foundation went through a lot of changes but the one thing that remained constant was the support of our very loyal donors, event participants, board members and volunteers.
 
Looking ahead to 2018 we have a big wish list! I hope that Santa is listening :)

All of what we wish for ultimately relies on the BC Hospitality Foundation reaching out further into our industry as well as across the province. We know that there are so many more hospitality industry workers that could use our support and we want to reach them.
 
Please help us to continue to promote our activities, join us as a volunteer or consider giving a gift to wrap up the year.
 
Wishing you, your colleagues and your loved ones a very safe and happy holiday season!


Rowena Veylan,
Executive Director

Beneficiary Update

Our Beneficiaries are always very thankful

"I just wanted to thank you and your board for the generous gift. 
I'm feeling very humble and just want to make sure you know I am 
willing to do whatever you need to help other people. Just ask."

Since the fall update, we have been busy helping 7 amazing individuals! 

This year we have surpassed $111,000 in support to beneficiaries.

Looking back at 2017, it is interesting to see that more than 50% of the beneficiaries were servers, while 20% were housekeepers and 20% cooks and bartenders combined. 

Our statistics also show that over 50% of the beneficiaries were located in Vancouver, 40% were spread out between Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island and 10% from the Thompson Okanagan.

We need to continue to spread the word throughout the Province.

Who do you know that we can help?
 

BCHF Scholarships

Scholarship applications open for the months of January and February

Read all about the BCHF Scholarships for 2018. Share the information 
w ith your associates and help us spread the word.

This year we awarded Rahul Kumar $1,000 as part of our Industry Scholarship program which means he comes from a family already involved in the hospitality industry. With our help, Rahul will be switching from a Diploma to Bachelor Degree in Hospitality. Best of luck in your studies!
 



 
BCHF Holiday e-card campaign


This year consider donating to the BCHF in lieu of sending out traditional holiday cards. With any donation of $500 you will receive the animated e-card above to send out. Contact Lucy at lucy@bchospitalityfoundation.com for details.
 

Food is in the air....


The Dine Outâ„¢ Vancouver Festival features hundreds of restaurants each offering multi-course dinners at $20, $30 or $40*. Choose from almost 300 of the city's restaurants, from fine dining to family-friendly and everything in between. Keep and eye out for the restaurants that are supporting the BCHF through their participation in Dine Outâ„¢.

To kick off the Festival, mark your calendars for January 19
and join us at DINE OUT GRAND TASTING in the historic Orpheum Theatre. All proceeds of this event go to the BCHF!

Get your tickets HERE and support the BCHF


 

Social Media

Did you know?

On November 28, the BCHF partnered with Giving Tuesday and we are now part of this growing movement. We received donations and volunteer applications plus spreading awareness!

We continue to keep an active profile on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Thank you to the  Junction Creative  team who continue to keep us in the spotlite.
 


Winter is full on HOSPITALTY season



Restaurants, pubs, breweries and wineries plus hotels big and small around BC increase their activities with thousands of people travelling around our amazing Province. Hospitality workers require full energy and extra smiles! 

Please take this opportunity to share the BCHF's message by printing and placing this poster where your associates can read it.
 
 
Awareness is key if we want to help those in need!


Contact Us
Tel. (604) 971-4543


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[BCHF] "is a wonderfully supportive and transformative organization" ~ 

Sarah Walters, Beneficiary
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