Abbotsford

Baker Newby Announces 80th Anniversary Gifts to Starfish Pack!

Updated June 23 2017

In 1937, a small group of local lawyers came together committed to the idea of serving the small communities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack.  Eighty years later, the law firm of Baker Newby is celebrating the milestone by making a major donation to those communities.

 

Baker Newby has announced the creation of a matching grant program in support of the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Starfish Pack programs. The program will match dollar for dollar all local donations received before the end of 2017, up to a maximum of $80,000.  This amount will allow the Starfish Pack program to add 300 additional children to the weekend food program for the entire 2017-2018 school year.

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Letter from the Abbotsford School District Superintendent

Updated: June 30, 2016

Starfishpack Abbotsford was recently praised by the School District 34’s Superintendent, Kevin Godden, as being the most notable endeavour in feeding children.

In the article, Kevin outlines the tragedy of the effects of hunger on developing brains.

“Hungry children are distressed children. Research in the field of neuroscience (and common sense) tells us that depriving the body of nutrients has a significant impact on brain development, and consequently one’s ability to learn. We should not be surprised that children who come to school chronically hungry demonstrate more inappropriate behaviours, are more inattentive, and are more likely to exhibit negative interactions with peers and their teachers. If you have ever been hungry for an extended period of time you will know what I am talking about.”

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Golf Pro Support & YOU!

We are extraordinarily grateful to be selected by Abbotsford’s Golf Pro Nick Taylor and his wife Andie as their charity of choice.  RIGHT NOW, we are in a social media challenge to support Nick Taylor and Team RBC as they work together to support the charities they love. Together they could raise up to $300,000 between 15 charities. The best part of the challenge is that we have the power to impact the outcome of this challenge for STARFISH PACK by participating on social media! The challenge ends July 20.

 

“I see the importance of an organization like the Starfish Pack Program because it recognizes the need for change within our own community and helps meet a basic need for the children they help” – Andie Taylor

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