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Apr 2 , 2013: In honour to her late father of the president of Lotus Light Charity Society Lotus Light Charity Society, Vajra Master Kian Tzi, the Charity offers LLCS Mu-Shu Lee memorial Scholarship in Education, Medical and Social second and third year college students; and in Buddhist Study through Department of Asian Studies, UBC. Mar 17, 2013: On a sunny, warm afternoon @2:45pm, Lotus Light Charity Society Volunteers Augustine, Candy, Charles, Doreen, Linda, Oi, Mrs. Chan, Sherry & Ada celebrated early Easter with seniors at Courtyard Gardens which is located on 7051 Moffat Road, Richmond. Seniors received colorful Easter eggs with a surprise inside each one! Mar 15 - Apr 27, 2013: Free Income Tax Clinic Free Income Tax Preparation Clinic Lotus Light Charity Society, in conjunction with the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), is pleased to offer free income tax return preparation for low-income residents, seniors and students and new comer to Canada. Mar 1 - May 15, 2013: 2013 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship Eligible to any Canadian student who is 17 years or older, beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive Lotus Light Scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement. Jan 14, 2013 Lotus Light Responds to Extreme Weather Alert for Vancouver’s Homeless
The City of Vancouver issued an Extreme Weather Alert (“EWA”) on January 10th, which provides for 250 temporary, emergency shelter beds for Vancouver’s homeless during sub-zero temperatures, which will extend until this evening. An EWA activates the authorities in the Assistance to Shelter Act, and Police are expected to assist persons at risk. In response, dozens of Vancouver shelters and homeless outreach organizations have mobilized to fulfill the urgent need for shelter space and emergency supplies such as blankets and socks. Read More ... Dec 1, 2012 Lotus Light Winter Charity Drive Sleeping Bag Distribution and Donation Program As Vancouverites bundle up for another frosty winter, the Lotus Light Charity Society is pleased to once again support the Vancouver Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Program. On Saturday, December 1 at 2:00pm, Lotus Light will present VPD’s representatives with a donation of 250 sleeping bags and 350 winter care packages, in addition to a public distribution of 150 sleeping bags directly to the homeless at Lotus Light Charity’s head office, 347 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver. 2012 December, Lotus Light Charity 2012 Winter Charity Drive Lotus Light Charity Society (Vancouver) is hosting its 2012 Annual Charity Gala on Sunday, December 8th at 6:00pm at Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant, 4540 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC. Proceeds from this special event will support Lotus Light Charity Society services and programs, and benefit the homeless and low-income families in Vancouver. Lotus Light Charity (Vancouver) will distribute sleeping bags as well as winter care packages (winter accessories and personal hygiene items) over the coming winter months to the neediest in our community. 2012 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship application deadline extended to Jun 8 Eligible to any Canadian student who is 17 years or older, beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $300 scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement. Mar 1 - May 15, 2012: 2012 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship Eligible to any Canadian student who is 17 years or older, beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $300 scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement. Mar 16 - Apr 28, 2012: Free Income Tax Preparation Clinic Lotus Light Charity Society, in conjunction with the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVTIP), is pleased to offer free income tax return preparation for low-income residents, seniors and students and newcomers to Canada. Lotus Light Charity's 2011 Winter Charity Drive Lotus Light Charity Society (Vancouver) is hosting its 2011 Annual Charity Gala on Sunday, December 11th at 6:30pm at Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant, 4540 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC. Proceeds from this special event will support Lotus Light Charity Society services and programs, and benefit the homeless and low-income families in Vancouver. This year, Lotus Light Charity (Vancouver) will continue distributing sleeping bags and winter survival packs over the coming winter months to the neediest in our community. Your sponsorship of a sleeping bag ($10 each) will go a long ways to helping someone in need survive extreme weather this winter. The 2011 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship Award was presented in the 10th World Peace and Harmony Ceremony on July 31st, 2011. Six scholarship recipients and their family attended the award ceremony.
The Lotus Light Charity Society's annual scholarship program has recognized some of our brightest and most community-conscious students since 1993. This year we had nearly 250 students throughout the country apply for the scholarship. 11 bright students have been awarded after careful evaluation. The majority of this year's scholarship recipients have a grade point average of 4.0 or better. Scholarship recipients that attended the ceremony: Caitlin S., Able T., Cindy D., Michael W., Rangolie P. and Ranita L. (represented by her father) Event Announcement: The 10th Peace and Harmony Ceremony Co-sponsored in its tenth year by Lotus Light Charity Society, Lotus Light Temple, True Buddha Publication Society, PTT Buddhist Society and Tantric Buddhist Society, this year's ceremony will focus on embracing peace and bringing positive energy to a world struggling with growing uncertainty, fear, conflict, and hostility. The ceremony features a presentation of the Lotus Light Charity Society Scholarship Awards, Rice Donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, and a special Buddhist Blessing Ceremony for World Peace and Harmony. TIME: Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. (download flyer) VENUE: Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial St. Vancouver, V5N 4G1 May 15, 2011: 2011 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship Application Period End The scholarship application period for 2011 now is ended. We thanks all our applicants. The Lotus Light Scholarship Committee receives hundreds of applications from deserving students throughout the country. After a highly selective process which includes evaluate students on both academic school and community involvement references, we are proud to nominate an outstanding group of promising students who have both the academic potential, community volunteerism and the aspirations to help make the world a better place. March 21 Lotus Light Charity Supporting Japan Crisis Through CMAT Earlier this month, Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began, triggering a massive tsunami. The 9.0 magnitude tremor devastated coastal cities and infrastructure, sweeping away cars, ships and buildings north-east of Tokyo. The Lotus Light Charity Society (“LLCS”) Vancouver chapter is proud to support the deployment of a field hospital and water purification system to Japan on Tuesday, March 22nd, through the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (“CMAT”), a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. Read more ... March 18 - April 29, 2011: Free Income Tax Preparation Clinic Lotus Light Charity Society, in conjunction with the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, is pleased to offer free income tax return preparation for low-income residents, seniors and students (some restrictions apply). Please bring all your T-slips, 2010 tax return with "Notice of Assessment", and new tax return. Tax Clinic hours are Friday and Saturday afternoons, 1:30pm - 4pm, from March 18 - April 29, 2011. In the spirit of its motto "Through caring and learning, we help to build a better tomorrow." Lotus Light Charity Society helps to educate its members and the public about the social value and importance of community charity work by initiating public projects with other community members. For further information, please contact: March 1, 2011: 2011 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship
Any student who is 17 years or older and will be
beginning or continuing their studies at a
recognized post-secondary educational institution on
a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $300
scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants
will be assessed on scholastic record and community
involvement. December 12, 2010: Lotus Light Gala Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Lotus Light Charity Gala, Sunday, December 12, 2010, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm, at Continental Seafood Restaurant (150-11700 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1L5, at No 5 Rd). Features live performance, prizes & free draw. Read More ... November 23, 2010: Lotus Light Donate 300 Sleeping Bags to VPDThe Vancouver Police Department's winter-blanket initiative for the homeless, now in its 3rd year, gained the enthusiastic support of the Lotus Light Charity Society (Vancouver) on November 23, 2010 with 300 brand new sleeping bags. Read More ... Augugst 8, 2010: The 9th Annnual LLCS World Peace and Harmony Ceremony The 9th Annual World Peace and Harmony Ceremony was held in the Croatian Cultural Center, Vancouver BC on August 8th, 2010. Events included the presentation of LLCS scholarships to our bright young community concerned students, rice donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and a sacred Buddhist ceremony for world peace and harmony. Click to see the Ceremony Album. April, 2010: Lotus Light Charity Society Volunteers raising funds for the earthquake Victims of Yushu, Qinghai, China. Lotus Light Charity Society Volunteers raising fund for the earthquake victims of Yushu, Gansu, China. The fund was donated to Redcross Canada to use in the earthquake relief and community rebuild projects. Click to see the Fundraising Activities Album. March 1 - May 15, 2010: LIGHT CHARITY SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP 2010
Any student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $300 scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community involvement. PLEASE NOTE: Students who have completed or are in their final years of studies at the closing date of the application period are not eligible. Application submission for the 2010 period is March 1 to May 15; successful applicants will be notified later. All applications must be submitted via postal mail or drop-off (i.e. no email submissions, no fax submissions), addressed as follows:
LOTUS LIGHT CHARITY SOCIETY - Scholarship Application must include the following:
For more information, please call Lotus Light
Charity Society Vancouver at 604-685-5548
March 12 - April 24, 2010: Free Income Tax Preparation Clinic Lotus Light Charity Society, in conjunction with the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, is pleased to offer free income tax return preparation for low-income residents, seniors and students (some restrictions apply). Please bring all your T-slips, 2009 tax return with "Notice of Assessment", and new tax return. Tax Clinic hours are Friday and Saturday afternoons, 1pm - 4pm, from March 12 - April 24, 2010. In the spirit of its motto "Through caring and learning, we help to build a better tomorrow." Lotus Light Charity Society helps to educate its members and the public about the social value and importance of community charity work by initiating public projects with other community members. For further information, please contact: Feb 20, 2010: LLCS distributed Brand New Sleeping Bags to Homeless Vancouver temperature was chilly past 2 weeks down to 0-2 C. Perfect time for Lotus Light Charity Society to distribute brand new sleeping bags to Vancouver Downtown Eastside Homeless on Saturday, Feb20th at the new activity room of Oppenheimer Park. Oppenheimer Park staff, Sandy and Carneige Community Association, Ethel, presented a certificate of recognition to Vajra Master Lian Tzi, President of LLCS, to thank LLCS for vital contributions to the community. LLCS had the honor to have invited Vancouver Councillor Ellen Woodsworth to join Vajra Master Lian Tzi to do the distribution.
People who lived around this community lined up for the 300 sleeping bags, each bag with LLCS official logo imprint. Event started fom 2pm to 4pm. The people expressed thanks to Master Lian Tzi and Ellen for giving them the sleeping bags. After sleeping bag distribution, bags of personal hygiene necessities were given out. Each bag contains a comb, tissue napkin, a pair of socks, a towel, etc. At the charity office on E.Hastings St, sleeping bags were picked up by YWCA Crabtree Corner, The Gathering Place, and Family Services North Shore. These organizations assist low-income families and homeless people in their areas. This event was a success with many volunteers' support. Lotus Light Charity Society
Raising 20,000 Lb Rice to Help Haiti Orphanage
The Heart to Heart Ministries and Abbotsford
Vineyard Church are sending 10 containers of rescue
materials including rice, flour, Gatorade, oat meal,
and medical supplies to help Heart to Heart Haiti
Orphanage and the surrounding earthquake Victims.
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