Those Who Support Us
Every child deserves a good start in life, no matter what their circumstance. Our supporters know this, and that it takes the strength of a community to ensure BabyGoRound is able lend a hand to new families in need. From corporations donating funds or services, to influencers helping us spread the word, to individual donations, every bit of support comes together to make BabyGoRound what it is. We can’t thank our supporters enough!
Corporate Partners
We couldn’t do what we do without our corporate partners! These caring businesses have partnered with BabyGoRound to provide significant funds, good and/or services on an ongoing basis to really help us make an impact. Find out about the corporate partners we work with below.
CIBC
CIBC Miracle Day™ is a proud tradition that has helped to improve the lives of millions of children since it began in 1984. Every year, on the first Wednesday in December, the CIBC Capital Markets team and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors donate their fees and commissions to help kids in need. Since its inception, CIBC Miracle Day has raised over $106 million for children’s charities across Canada and $256 million globally. BabyGoRound is proud to be a recipient of funding through this amazing initiative!
Pan American Silver
Pan American Silver is the world’s pre-eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering and sustainable development. Pan American Silver has several underground and open pit operations in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Canada and Guatemala. They believe in the importance of corporate giving to help the communities in which they operate. BabyGoRound is one of the many charities chosen by their donation committee to support financially. We are so thankful for this impactful partnership.
Jack and Lily
Jack & Lily is supported by people who care. Thy are passionate about creating unique styles and ensure that every hand-selected material is safe, durable, and high-quality. All their shoes are 100% non-toxic, completely safe for wear, and pass all CPSIA and EN-71 standards for children’s wear. As parents-first, they make sure that children’s safety and protection is their priority, which is why for every shoe created, they always have baby’s total comfort and protection in mind. We are so delighted to provide every family with beautiful new shoes for their babies.
Beba Bean
Beba Bean is a local company making thoughtful, adorable and memorable items, including the bestselling Pee Pee Teepee, baby clothing, infant blankets and swaddlers, baby toys and baby shoes. We are delighted to partner with Beba Bean to provide beautiful new knit items to the families we support.
Vancouver Donations
Vancouver Donations offers an environmentally friendly solution for used clothing and textiles in Metro Vancouver. Specializing in recycling and repurposing, they offer convenient donation options such as free pickups to the local communities. Proceeds and donations support local charities such as BabyGoRound, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and social contributions in British Columbia.
Nationwide Fuel
Nationwide Fuel empowers their partners to drive smarter. Offering coast-to-coast fuel services for fleets big and small, they focus on effective fuel management designed to help businesses create efficiency and sustainability. On top of that, they are also caring, and have committed to supporting BabyGoRound by providing an ongoing fuel supply for our BabyGoRound van, to keep us moving and on the road.
If you’d like to find out more information about how your business can get involved with BabyGoRound, please get in touch.
Foundations
Senft Family Foundation
The Senft Family Foundation envisions a community where all Canadians can achieve their full potential. The Foundation strives to eliminate barriers and elevate the well-being of Canadians by funding organizations in the field of health, education, arts/culture, and sport with whom they have a direct connection.
SVP Vancouver
Social Venture Partners are entrepreneurs, business professionals, volunteers, parents, community leaders, and engaged philanthropists – a global network of local partners connecting passion and purpose. They take an innovative approach to philanthropy, leveraging their dollars, networks, professional skills and resources to support their Investees. Through the venture philanthropy model, SVP Vancouver seeks to effect significant, long-term positive social change in our community by strengthening the organizational capacity of local non-profits by investing time, money, and expertise to help them to scale their impact and become high-performing, sustainable organizations; and encouraging SVP Partners and their families to be well-informed, effective, and engaged philanthropists who inspire others in the community.
Face The World Foundation
Over the past 33 years, more than $22 million has been raised, going to the heart of the community and changing lives. From the beginning, Face The World has assisted many smaller overlooked organizations. Particular focus is given to programs that support women and children who are victims of abuse, those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, and vulnerable seniors. Face The World was one of BabyGoRound’s first funders, providing funds to support the first three years of rent on our Kingsway locations.
Diamond Foundation
The Diamond Foundation is a private charitable family foundation first endowed by its founders, Jack and Gordon Diamond in 1984. The foundation was established to improve the quality of people’s lives in the communities in which the benefactors live and do business. The emphasis of its giving is directed toward organizations and issues that strengthen Jewish community life in Greater Vancouver. The Foundation also allocates a significant portion of its funds to Vancouver-area organizations that target young people who do not have the same opportunities as other youth to develop to their fullest potential or to participate in community life (Youth Initiatives Program) and other special interest projects that improve the quality of people’s lives in Greater Vancouver.
Seedlings Foundation
Seedlings Foundation is a private family foundation based in Vancouver, BC, which seeks to fund programs to enrich the lives of individuals and families in the community. The Foundation supports initiatives that foster involvement and belonging primarily in local communities. They direct their grants to a limited number of organizations relating to three major opportunities: social programs, the arts and the environment. The Foundation supports pattern-breaking initiatives with the potential for a multiplier effect in the community. BabyGoRound is proud to have had the support of the Seedlings Foundation for three years.
Cause We Care Foundation
Founded in 2007, Cause We Care Foundation helps single mothers to achieve economic security, build capacity, and create positive futures for themselves and their children. They support frontline organizations providing assistance to single mothers and children in need by funding initiatives that support their development and growth. Together, with Cause We Care Foundation we are working to break the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, while uplifting our communities.
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for generously donating funds to support BabyGoRound’s operational costs! This funding allows us to have the staff in place to deliver our services to families, without whom we would not be able consistently and effectively support families. Establishing a team that treats families with respect, compassion, and dignity while also developing systems to use donations and resources most efficiently is an essential part of maintaining an effective program and we are so grateful to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for helping to make this possible.
Community Supporters
We are so appreciative of the help we receive from our Community Supporters! They are typically small businesses, or local events that choose to support BabyGoRound on a one-off basis or in small ways whenever they can. There is no set way to help when it comes to community support, so if you are a small business or are holding an event and wish to support BabyGoRound, please get in touch and let’s see how we can collaborate!