Fundraisers

The revenues from VFC fundraisers are used to fund both VFCS Programs in the City of Vancouver and support other worthy charitable organizations. The largest yearly fundraiser to date is the Firefighter Payroll Donations Program which in 2016 will raise $145,000, while the longest running fundraiser is the Hall of Flame Charity Calendar, which has raised over $1,000,000 to date.

VFC events include days such as the Variety Club Boat for Hope, the Vancouver Yacht Club Children’s Cruise, monthly Wheelchair Hockey at the Wednesday Social Club, Kidsport Hockey Day, the Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader, and others. these events are where Vancouver Firefighters donate their personal time for other charitable organizations to ensure success.

Fundraising Events

UMBRELLA DAY

Every year, Vancouver Firefighters set up at select Skytrain stations around metro Vancouver selling umbrellas to raise funds for The Snacks for Kids Program. Vancouver Firefighter Charities’ Snacks for Kids program supports more than 5,000 youth at 65 schools and after-school programs in our city

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TOY DRIVE

To support local businesses and in-need families, Vancouver Firefighter Charities purchases toys that will be donated in time for the Holiday Season to families through our community partners.

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HALL OF FLAME CALENDAR SELECTION PARTY

A ticketed event held at one of Vancouver’s hot night spots to celebrate the launch of the yearly Hall of Flame Calendar. Guests can enjoy the party and also get early early access to calendar sales.