Sponsor Info
FUNDING
Peace Arch Community Resource Fair 2009 is generously funded by the RBC Foundation.
The RBC Foundation is inspired to make a difference by supporting endeavours that strengthen the charitable sector. RBC Foundation believes in building partnerships with professional fundraisers in appreciation of the contribution they make to the health and well being of their communities. Its generous investment will assist individuals become more innovative, compete more strategically, and rethink best practices
Here is a list of this years sponsors/partners and what they are presenting:
City Of Surrey -
The City of Surrey sponsored us for this event because they can see the value in supporting an event that benefits the Community. Thank you City of Surrey.
SAFE SCHOOLS _ SCHOOL DISTRICT 36
Has sponsored the facility location at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School at 96th and King George Hwy. The councilors and students have been very helpful in making this resource fair a success.
PICS, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is a registered non-profit society, charitable organization and United Way member agency that seeks to build a healthy and just society which values all cultures. PICS started as a volunteer based organization in 1987, and has expanded to include offices in Surrey and Vancouver to serve the multicultural community.
Each year PICS is involved with very successful job fairs. In addition to the Mega Job Fair held in Surrey and the Joint Job Fair, organized in conjunction with other immigrant serving agencies, PICS organizes a multitude of mini job fairs. These job fairs give clients the opportunity to meet with potential employers and learn more about the labor market.
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to office initiatives, which means they are available at no cost to our clients. In addition, with the help of the Ministry of Communities, Aboriginals and Women’s Services, PICS offers settlement and integration help to newcomers from our offices.
GOODIE BAGS
The first 100 lucky attendees to the fair received loaded take away Goodie bags from the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.
CONCESSION - North Surrey Lions
The North Surrey Lions have graciously accepted being the hosts of our Annual BBQ. Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Veggieburgers, Veggie Dogs, Juice, Water, Fruit cups and veggie sticks will be offered. Healthy choices for a healthy Community.
DOOR PRIZE - SAVE_ON_FOODS
As you exit you will be asked to fill out a survey. Your filled out survey makes you eligible for a chance at the grand prize draw which is a grocery cart full of food items and eco products from Save On Foods South Point location
ON SITE HEARING TESTING - Island Hearing Services
Island Hearing will once again be on site with their mobile Hearing testing van. Come and get your hearing tested by these experts.
FAST SIGNS
Fast Signs came on board and gave us a super deal on our direction signs and large posters for the fair. Look for the big FREE FAIR arrows on your way to the fair.
The NOW Newspaper
The Now graciously came on board and gave us press releases and display ads in support of the fair. Without community minded businesses like the NOW we couldn't get the publicity we need to really promote the fair on a wide scale.
45 NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXHIBITORS
50 Exhibitors howcased the different services and agencies and info available to assist you in many areas of your life
Confirmed so far:
Buddhist Compassion Releif Tzu Chi Foundation
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver
CNIB
Community Living BC
Fraser Health Lifeline
Immigrant Services Society
Learning Disabilities Assoc. of BC
Oak Ave Neighborhood Hub Society
Options-Services to Communities Society
Peace Arch Community Services
Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation
Progressive Intercultural Community Services
SEEDS - Self Employment & Entreprenuer Development Society
South Fraser Womens Services Society
Surrey Employment Resource Centres
Surrey Foundation
Surrey Hospice Society
Surrey Prostate Support & Awareness
The Children's Foundation
HEALTH CONCIOUS BUSINESS EXHIBITORS
Confirmed so far:
Medicine Shoppe
Island Hearing Services
Call To Care
Nurse Next Door
INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS
Diabetes screenings - from Fraser Health
Hearing testing - Island Hearing Services
Arts & Crafts for the kid at Heart - QE students
FACE PAINTING
Face Painting- JC Divine Body Painting artist will be on hand to paint faces fabulous!
BALLOON TWISTING CLOWN
There will be Balloon Twisting into amazing shapes
WELCOMING DIGNITARIES
We will have many local dignitaries in attendance to welcome you to the fair and wish you a happy healthy community
BEST BOOTH (decorate and inspire!)
$50 gift certifictae The Keg
WHITE ROCK BLUES SOCIETY
Will 
provide the ambient jazz musicians for the day
OVERVIEW for PACS 5th Annual Community Resources Fair 09 - NEWS
Over 50 booths of community resources, services and education in Surrey and White Rock for people of all ages will be showcased. Come learn what is available in YOUR community for infants, children, youth, families, adults and seniors and show your support to the organizations that are there to help YOU..
Have fun with the family, enjoy the exhibits, complementary coffee, local musical talent by the White Rock Blues Society , clowns, face painting and prize give aways at each of the information booths.
As always, the Community Resource Fair is FREE.
“This Fair has something for everyone”, says Coordinator Victoria Clements. “Given that approximately 1,000 people a month move into the Surrey area, the fair is an excellent opportunity to learn about what local service and resources are available”.
“Peace Arch Community Services and PICS are proud to once again host this important community event”, says David Young PACS Executive Director and Charan Gill PICS Executive Director. “This is just one more way that we can serve the people of Surrey and White Rock as we have for the past 30 years”.
Federal, provincial and municipal representatives will once again address Fair attendees at noon.
The Queen Elizabeth Secondary School is located on a local bus route and there is parking for MANY cars. The Surrey Hospital is within blocks away of this location.
This year, a concession stand of food and drinks will be provided.
If you get there early, be one of the first 100 to receive our fabulous “Take Away” Goodie bags, supplied by the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, filled with important community information and all sorts of goodies.
Thank you RBC Foundation for once again supporting this important community event to inform the people of Surrey and White Rock of available community, health and social services in the area.