Personal Community Involvement and Philanthropy
Some of our favourite activities
In addition to my wife Cheryl and myself getting involved in coaching and managing some of our children's sports teams, and being part of the local school parent/teacher committees and helping with program delivery, we have a specific focus on donating our time and money towards the following goals:
- Promoting science educational curriculum to K-12 students
- Helping protect the environment
- Helping to protect women and children at risk
Our 'engaged' giving has therefore been tied to the following non-profit organizations:
- ScienceWorld BC (www.scienceworld.bc.ca)
- BC Chapter of Social Venture Partners (www.bctsvp.com)
- Vancouver Foundation (www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca)
- Ecojustice (Sierra Legal) - Canada's independent legal champion for a healthy environment (www.ecojustice.ca)
- Vancouver Schools Foundation - Scientist in Residence Program (scientistinresidence.ca) and my own web page with info and a video on this important program
My work in the technology sector also encompasses community involvement and philanthropy - see Business Community Involvement.