Charity

As interest in the Southsiders continues to grow, we recognize that we have an amazing opportunity to make some positive changes and contributions in our community.

That’s why, although we are not a charity ourselves, we have formed the Vancouver Southsiders Charitable Causes Committee. This team of dedicated volunteers is responsible for overseeing a variety of charitable initiatives that will provide meaningful support to great causes, whether they be local, regional or international in scope.

Our focus for 2012 is the Vancouver Street Soccer League, an organization which exemplifies how soccer has the power to change lives.

From their website:

“The Vancouver Street Soccer League uses soccer to inspire and empower. Our league is made up of teams that provide friendship for the homeless, physical fitness for the ill and addicted, direction for at-risk youth, and cultural focus for other unique communities such as inner-city First Nations people. There’s a reason why soccer is known as the ‘beautiful game’ – the beauty is that it can enrich people’s lives. We’re here to get the ball rolling…”

The VSSL isn’t just a recreational league for people to kick a ball around – it’s a means to bring people together to begin building self esteem, confidence, health and hope. It’s all about empowering some very vulnerable people to find their way to a better life..

The Vancouver Street Soccer League is also associated with Street Soccer Canada and the Homeless World Cup.

This is an organization the Southsiders are proud to support. Stay tuned for details in the weeks ahead about our various fundraising events and projects. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at admin@vancouversouthsiders.ca

In the meantime, if you would like to make a secure donation to our efforts via PayPal, please click the link below.

Thank you!