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“We gathered around the Christmas tree so bright!” Thank you to Tsolum River Truffula Tree Farm for including us in their annual Christmas Tree sale, where a portion of the proceeds went to YANA! Thank you for choosing us as your charity of choice!
We just want to say a huge thank you to EagleCraft Custom Boats and their whole team for choosing YANA as the recipient charity from their annual raffle this year. Your generosity and support means so much to us and will make a real difference in the lives of the families we help! Thank you again for your kindness and thoughtfulness!
As the holiday season comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who has chosen us as your charity of choice this holiday season. Your generosity and support have meant the world to us and have made such a positive impact for the families we support!
Thank you for being a part of our community and for your generous support. We wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!
A heartfelt thank you to Andrew Sheret Limited and their dedicated employees for their ongoing efforts to raise funds throughout the year for YANA! Your team spirit and personal contributions are truly appreciated and make a meaningful difference to the families in our community. Your generosity and kindness enable organizations like ours to continue our important work. We are deeply grateful for your support!
Tickets for the 2023 YANA Big Love Benefit on sale Sunday, January 15th
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Join us for the first IN-PERSON Big Love Benefit since 2020!
Our collective hopes may have been dashed before, but this is the year we will come together, in person, once again in celebration and support of YANA families!
The 2023 YANA Big Love Benefit Gala will take place on Friday, February 24th at the Florence Filberg Centre Signature Venue.
The event will be live-streamed as well for those who would like to attend virtually. Join us in person or online for a long-awaited incredible evening of philanthropy, celebration, and community spirit!
Tickets go on sale online, Sunday, January 15th at 10am sharp.
Signature Venue tickets are $125 each.
Live-Stream tickets are by tax-deductible donation.
Ticket purchase link and event info here:
https://www.yanacomoxvalley.com/yana-event/auction/
Be sure to set your alarms, tickets sell out in just SECONDS!
With both in-person and virtual options, Big Love 2023 is about choice and flexibility! Attendees will enjoy an electric evening of community connection, delicious dining and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to bid on incredible items and packages in both the online auction and live auction, hosted by the one and only, Dave Stevens.
The night will include a moving photo presentation captured by the talented Karen McKinnon offering a glimpse into the experiences of a YANA family deeply impacted by the generous support this community provides.
Your in-person or virtual Big Love Benefit ticket gives you exclusive access to both the FULL silent auction running from February 14th to 24th and the exciting LIVE auction during the Big Love event on Friday, February 24th.
Show your support by bidding on the amazing items donated by generous individuals and businesses from around the Comox Valley and beyond. There are sure to be some hot-ticket items up for bid including gift certificates, experiences, local pottery and artwork, collectibles, and much, much more!
Join the community of supporters rallying behind YANA families! Every ticket purchased, every item auctioned, every dollar donated makes a difference.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible donation made of behalf of the generosity shown at the Royston Nano Brewery auction! We are truly humbled by the massive donation that was made and cannot thank you enough for your kindness. This donation will make such a huge difference in our ability to continue our important work and make a positive impact in our community. We are so grateful to be part of such a compassionate and giving community.
Colourful but snowy thank you to Isabelle.D for donating 50% of her proceeds from the Gazebo Art Sale she hosted in the snow! Your paintings, and art cards are absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for choosing YANA as your charity of choice!
YANA would like to give a shout out to Knappett Construction who made personal donations at their staff Christmas Party! We are extremely grateful when organizations decide to make YANA their Charity of Choice, thank you!
We are so grateful to Tayco Paving for their extremely generous donation in lieu of Christmas gifts at their Christmas Party! Their kindness will make a HUGE difference in the lives of the families we support, and we are truly thankful for their support! 
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We were so lucky to have Lisa in the office last week for Franklin Covey’s Give Back Event! What an amazing way for Franklin Covey and their employees to show their commitment to their community and make a positive impact on the people around them!
If you’re looking for a way to give back this holiday season, consider reaching out about potential volunteering opportunities. For any information or questions regarding volunteer opportunities please head to our website at https://www.yanacomoxvalley.com/volunteer/ 