Palladio Jewellers: Charitable Initiatives
Part of Our Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Charitable Initiatives
Years ago, we decided to maintain our relationships with organizations in an effort to affect a long-term change and partnership with a select few groups that we feel align with our corporate and personal social goals. Here are a few of the organizations which we support.
CKNW Kids Fund
For over 77 years, the CKNW Kids’ Fund has been a pillar of support for children living with physical, mental and social challenges in BC. Through a dynamic network of community outreach, tireless fundraising and generous donors, we have created a lifeline for these brave kids and their families, who often struggle with the enormous cost of equipment, therapies and programs so crucial to their development.
Palladio’s association with CKNW Kids Fund
Palladio’s association with CKNW Kids Fund goes back to over a decade now. It all started with a thought of spreading smiles on Christmas by gifting to the ones who really need it.
A discussion on a dinner table with family on one fine Christmas eve led to this partnership which is very close to our heart.
We are proud and honoured to be able to bring change in the lives of these special kids and be able to provide a safe and healthy environment for them to bloom into self-reliant citizens of tomorrow.
SCF BC Special Olympics
Funds raised by the Sports Celebrities Festival help Special Olympics BC empower athletes with intellectual disabilities to gain confidence, acceptance, and pride through sport, and help the Canucks for Kids Fund provide vital opportunities, resources and care to children and families throughout B.C.
Palladio’s association with SCF BC Special Olympics
It’s almost impossible to not to be a sports enthusiast living in Vancouver, British Columbia. Palladio’s association with the SCF BC Special Olympics is both passion and pride driven, which goes back to over a decade now.
“Creating dreams into reality” is a core of our business ideology and hence supporting this special cause is just an extension to our beliefs.
We are proud partners of SCF BC Special Olympics and feel privileged to be able to provide wings to these young sports enthusiasts to live their dreams.
DWC believes that Every Girl should have access to equal opportunity so that together, we can foster a more harmonious and inclusive society.
DWC supports motivated girls in Liberia, Nepal, Guatemala, and Sri Lanka by financing their tuition, exam fees, computer, uniforms, books and stationery. An education has a positive impact on their health and well-being and has deep social implications for a nation’s development. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives.
Every Girl
Empower One Girl and You Will Change Her Life Forever
Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, Girls still experience discrimination that often prevents them from attending school and puts them at greater risk of gender-based violence, child marriage, and early pregnancy.
Disproportionately affected by civil unrest, food shortages, and other crises, women and girls are at a distinct disadvantage on the global scale. Whether it be advocating for menstrual equality or the end to horrifying practices like female genital mutilation, girls must be at the forefront of our march towards a more equitable world.
Palladio’s association with “Every Girl” Program
We at Palladio, truly believe that the change has to start from somewhere, doesn’t matter how little the effort is and we totally agree with this famous African proverb – “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.”
In our small effort toward women empowerment, we started supporting “Every Girl” initiative by DWC in 2006 with a hope to bring change in some lives and let them flourish to be a change for tomorrow.
By investing in education, we can directly empower girls to break free the cycle of poverty and take control of their future. Education equips girls with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue their dreams, opening a world of opportunities they might never have imagined before. “Every Girl” provides access to quality education, women’s health, bicycle transportation, safer learning environments and other essential resources.
The program aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals capable of excelling in various facets of life. These girls are not only gaining academic knowledge, but are also developing critical life skills, including confidence, leadership and resilience, which will serve them well throughout their lives.
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Tika Chaudhary, is one such talented girl from Dang, Nepal, who has been excelling in her studies and flourishing with the support of “Every Girl” program. Last year, Tika was promoted from grade 6 to grade 8 by teachers who recognized her ability. In addition to her studies, she works in the fields for her family’s rice production business. She really enjoys fishing, which she says helps her to relax after school and work. She is inspiring her family and community as she thrives in her studies and personal life.
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Uryadi’s Village
Uryadi’s Village is dedicated to uplifting communities for children. It is the mission of this organisation to care for, love, and listen to each and every child, while creating a replicable model for empowerment that encourages local engagement.
Palladio’s association with Uryadi’s Village
As part of our initiative to make this world a better place to live for the generations to come, we recently met Jennifer Crooks, who founded Uryadi’s Village in 2014 and decided to support her incredible initiative.
Her mission to help vulnerable children and families, who are struggling to survive in rural Ethiopia, was not just inspirational but also outstandingly courageous for us to right away connect with the cause.
“It takes a village to raise a child” – This proverb finds its true meaning in Uryadi’s Village.
East End BOYS CLUB
The East End Boys Club Society works primarily with marginalized/ at-risk youth between the ages of 13 – 19. They have an Alumni Group who continues to participate in weekly meetings and provides mentorship to younger members.
EEBC was established with a goal to provide life-skills training, socio-emotional support, and post-secondary guidance to pursue higher education in both academic and trades skills. The EEBC also provides a variety of bursaries and scholarships to qualified members. EEBC members further learn from guest speakers, mentors and donors, who share their stories of adversity and resilience, and who help mentor our youth to become people of integrity.
Today’s youth surrounded by temptations of street and gang life, coupled with the lack of a support system for many, are meant to face issues with addiction, mental health and poor life choices which can present innumerable roadblocks. Developing strong, empathetic, compassionate young men, being the core motto, EEBC plays a pivotal role in the lives of such boys who lack either parental guidance or right mentors and help them learn the vital skills to not only lead a fulfilling life but also appreciate and engage with art and culture, in effect, becoming lifelong learners.
Palladio’s association with East End Boys Club
Our connection with EEBC goes back to the times when the Bosa family was living in North Burnaby and, as young boys, were attending schools in the community that the EEBC now serves. The memories and impact of growing up with this peer group were huge and that’s how they thought to give back to the community which provided so much to them.
When Mr. Jimmy Crescenzo, founder of the EEBC, reached out and proposed a partnership, the request was met with enthusiasm and excitement for the opportunity to help these children in their formative years. This is how our journey with East End Boys Club started and ever since we have been proud to be able to support these young men who seek mentorship and positive guidance to keep motivated and stay focused to become the best version of themselves. We believe, by addressing their needs proactively, we can make a meaningful impact on their lives and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.
Canada SCORES
Founded in June 2013, Canada SCORES initiated its no-cost after-school programming in January 2014, catering to 45 students across 3 Burnaby elementary schools, aiming to address diverse youth issues. Since then, the organization has expanded its reach, now supporting over 200 students in grades 4-7 across 14 schools in Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, and Vancouver through partnerships.
Canada SCORES envisions a world where all youth find their voice, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. They inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. Their goal is to provide a safe and motivating space for youth to gain the confidence to make a change in not only themselves, but their communities.
Palladio’s association with CANADA SCORES
- One in five children in British Columbia live in poverty – the highest in Canada.
- More than half of Canadian children and youth are not active enough for optimal growth
and development. - Only 9% of Canadian kids aged 5 to 17 get the 60 minutes of activity they need each day.
- 20% of all children in BC are falling below the expected level for reading at Grade 7. This rises to almost 40% for First Nation children.
- On weekdays youth crime peaks (20%) in the late afternoon, between the end of the school
day and supper-time.
Such startling facts and hard-hitting realities of today’s society are an eye-opener more than ever to think it’s the need of the hour to save our children and guide them to be sensible and responsible human beings to fulfill the vision of a better community, society and nation at large.
Our partnership with Canada SCORES is one of many other initiatives we are associated with since the inaugural year 2013. It’s not just about making financial contributions, but also about actively engaging with our community and making a difference in people’s lives.
Our commitment to philanthropy extends beyond our business operations, and we strongly believe that by working together with our community, we can make a lasting impact and create a better future for all.
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