We’re grateful that we’re able to support such amazing charities over our last 20 years. By supporting these charities we shape and develop our brand into a vision that goes beyond delivering marketing services – supporting these charities is what helps us make the world a better place.
Please read about them and if you feel so inclined, please donate to their causes.
Share
Share is a non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.
We’re based in Coquitlam and know how important it is to support our local communities, especially in the form of education about leadership.
Watch our founder Ted get a pie in the face for the sake of raising $6500
The Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSS)
The Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS) is a provincial organization with a twenty-year history of providing services to Indian Residential School Survivors. RSSS provides essential services to Residential School Survivors, their families, and those dealing with Intergenerational traumas.
As a response to residential schooling, we were compelled to give to this cause, we also invited Pulxaneeks from Heart to Heart to teach us how to be more aware of Indigenous relations
RayCam Cooperative Center
RayCam Cooperative Centre is a centre for the old and young, a place for recreation and social activity where new skills can be learned. It provided family support services and has 2 day-care centers and out-of-school care for school-aged children. It’s a place where old friends meet and where new friends are made. It has a gym, a games room, a computer lab, after-school programs, evening programs, a senior’s lounge and family programs.
Our founder Ted Lau taught at-risk teens in the downtown eastside graphic design, video production and web development. By doing this, we were able to give back to the Vancouver community and inspire a better, brighter future.
Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society
The CFFCS became a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency and can issue official tax receipts for donations. Before becoming a Charitable Society, the firefighters had a Benevolent Committee that ran all the volunteer community support programs and fundraisers.
The Firefighters of Coquitlam have been involved in fundraising for local, provincial and national charities for many years. Since 1954, the fundraising partnership between firefighters and Muscular Dystrophy makes it the longest-running charity partnership.
Ballistic Arts have sponsored this foundation and the awesome firefighters saving lives over the years for their gala.
Mission Possible
Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. We do this through supporting individuals with employment training and individual coaching in our Employment Readiness Program, and through offering supportive, transitional work opportunities in our social enterprises.
We were compelled to support this charity as the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, like many other areas, was impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To support our local community, we wanted to help restore and rebuild through this charity.
Douglas College Foundation
This charity empowers the education of tomorrow’s change makers and community builders. They help raise funds to give out scholarships and bursaries to students in need. Each gift to the Douglas College Foundation goes directly toward supporting Douglas College students and their learning experience.
We believe giving back via education is one of the greatest gifts. Our founder Ted, sat on the board of this organization, which compelled him to donate to them on behalf of Ballistic Arts.
Down Syndrome Foundation
This charity has a mission is to support people living with Down syndrome and their families with individualized and leading-edge educational programs, health services, information resources, and rich social connections so each person can flourish in their own right.
Our vision is a Canada that values and empowers people with Down syndrome, fostering economic, social, and individual inclusion throughout their lives.
While we have been giving ongoing support to this foundation, we also wanted to support any friends and family close to us, and anyone in our network that holds this cause close to their heart.
StreetoHome Foundation
Streetohome is dedicated to enhancing the system of supports that addresses individual housing, legal, health (including addiction recovery), education and employment needs of those who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, or have lived experience of homelessness so that they can achieve their goals, progress towards self-sufficiency, and move on with their lives to the extent that they desire.
Here at Ballistic Arts, we have compassion for those trying to make ends meet while being hit by rising rent prices and a high cost of living while on a low income. We have sponsored this organization by creating its first-ever e-annual report.
Boys & Girls Club of Venice
Thie foundation has several programs that have been recognized both locally and nationally for their impact and improvement of youth lives. They offer well-rounded, constructive, supervised programs that are sensitive to the needs of at-risk youth, and provide opportunities for positive growth and development. Our programs foster strong values, build self-esteem, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate a vision for the future. Combining the framework of successful national programs with the knowledge of the community, the strengths of community organizations, and the dedication and talents of staff and volunteers have created a successful strategy for youth development.
As Ballistic Arts expands into the US market, we feel compelled to help charities and foundations outside of Vancouver as well – and what better cause to help our future is there than helping kids?
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is an organization with over 900 members that has been working with businesses in the Tri-Cities for more than 40 years. They have the largest business organization in the Tri-Cities, and with a membership, you have access to our vast network of individuals, businesses and resources. Their goal is to support you and your business whether that’s connecting you to others in your field, providing educational opportunities, or advocating for business issues on your behalf. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is working behind the scenes to ensure our region remains a vibrant and prosperous community with a variety of options to live, work, and play.
Ballistic Arts have been a member of this network since 2005. Ted Lau, the founder has sat on the board and many committees, showing support for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. Ballistic Arts were pleased to win the 2020’s Business of the Year award in the category of 10-30 employees. In addition to this, Ballistic Arts sponsored several events to continuously support this community.
IABC BC (International Association of Business Communicators BC Chapter)
IABC/BC is a vibrant community of professionals working in communication and marketing-related disciplines driving business results through strategic communication. They offer support across industries and regions through sharing knowledge, leading on best practices, formal and informal mentoring, certification and awards.
Ballistic Arts have sponsored this organization over the years giving ongoing support to industries that we operate in, or collaborate with.
CPRS Vancouver (Canadian Public Relations Society Vancouver Chapter)
CPRS Vancouver is a networking and professional development organization that serves public relations practitioners and communications specialists in British Columbia since 1959. They offer professional development opportunities and social events for their members to network and discuss issues surrounding public relations, media relations, social media, event management, marketing, public engagement and public affairs.
Ballistic Arts have sponsored this organization over the years giving ongoing support to industries that we operate in, or collaborate with.
HAVAN (Homebuilders Association of Vancouver)
HAVAN, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, has over eleven hundred members strong. Recognized as leaders in the homebuilding industry since 1974, their members include builders, developers, renovators, designers, suppliers, sub-trades and leading professionals. They are an association of knowledgeable, trusted, resourceful and local professionals who build over 65% of Metro Vancouver’s homes.
HAVAN provides both industry and consumer education, and actively liaises with local municipal governments with the focus of meeting Metro Vancouver’s housing needs. As a not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC and national CHBA offices.
Ballistic Arts have been a member for the past 10 years, in addition to sponsoring their HAVAN Awards for the past several years. Supporting this association and associations like this is important to Ballistic Arts as many of our clients are in the RE Space
UDI Pacific (Urban Development Institute Pacific Chapter)
The Urban Development Institute is a non-profit association of the development industry and its related professions that is non-partisan in its activities. With over 850 corporate members, UDI Pacific represents thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning, including developers, property managers, financial lenders, lawyers, engineers, planners, architects, appraisers, real estate professionals, and local governments and government agencies. Since 1972, the Pacific Region has been dedicated to fostering effective communication between the industry, government, and the public; and aims to improve both housing and job opportunities for all British Columbians. UDI Pacific also serves as the public voice of the real estate development industry, communicating with local governments, the media, and community groups. UDI concentrates its activities on three primary areas: government and community relations, research, and professional development and education.
Ballistic Arts have been a member for the past 10 years, in addition to sponsoring their HAVAN Awards for the past several years. Supporting this association and associations like this is important to Ballistic Arts as many of our clients are in the RE Space
Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada. Through a strong community presence in over 330 locations across every province and one territory, CMHA provides programs, advocacy and resources that help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. CMHA branches and regions provide a wide range of innovative services and support tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. These programs and services help Canadians of all ages celebrate, protect and support their mental health so we can all thrive in meaningful and productive lives.
Fundraising for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ballistic Arts participated in Ride Don’t Hide in 2017. 7 team members initially planned to do a casual 10 km, but through a creeping mutual encouragement at our daily morning scrums, the team rose to the challenge of a 20 km ride. Participating in events and causes related to mental health is part of Ballistic Art’s social bottom line as we highly value supporting people suffering from mental health.
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. They are part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world. The Canadian Red Cross is the leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate they are caring for others in need.
Due to the current situation between Russia and Ukraine, here at Ballistic Arts, our hearts went out to those in need during these horrible times. By donating to The Red Cross, we knew our donations would be properly allocated for those in need, and those who are looking for a better life.
Small Business BC
Small Business BC helps British Columbia’s entrepreneurs grow successful and sustainable businesses through expert business advisors, educational services, easy-to-use free resources and engaging community events. They are a non-profit organization, and its core services are provided in partnership with Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) and the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation.
Supporting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is important to Ballistic Arts. Our founder, Ted Lau leads webinars with Small Business BC teaching small businesses how to generate sales leads through digital marketing.
Blue Sea Foundation for Coldest Night of the Year
The Blue Sea Foundation is super passionate about charities and the essential work they do. They believe in the power of charities to make the world better. For Blue Sea, a thriving charity is a charity with more – more buzz, more momentum, and yes, more money. Participating in one of their signature peer-to-peer fundraising events, helps charities gain more capacity, raise more support, and create more impact. The Coldest Night of the Year is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser for hungry, homeless, and hurting individuals and families across Canada.
Supporting initiatives to help poverty and help improve the lives of people living in our community has been part of Ballistic Art’s social bottom line. By supporting The Coldest Night of the Year, we were able to make a small impact on the poverty in our community, and others.
