VANCOUVER, BC, August 15, 2025 — Don’t miss out on your chance to buy tickets for St. Paul’s Foundation’s 50/50 raffle! One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot, while the other half will go directly toward supporting patients, long-term care residents, and their families with compassionate, comforting care – today, and for years to come.
Building community through cultural practices and inclusion
Providence in the Park is a bi-annual outreach event hosted by Providence Health Care staff with participation by community partners in the Downtown Eastside. This event brings our health care teams into the community to build bridges and relationships, and to provide items like clothing, toiletries, blankets, food, and eyewear.
By meeting people where they are – before they ever need to visit a hospital or care facility – we foster trust, inclusion, and familiarity. These early connections help patients and residents feel seen, supported, and safe, laying the groundwork for stronger, more effective care.
Within this event, respectful cultural practices, such as the wisdom of an Indigenous elder and the powerful beats of a drum circle, go beyond tradition – they’re powerful expressions of honour and care, inviting everyone to gather, connect, and feel seen.
An estimated 31% of residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside identify as Indigenous, a population that still experiences racism and discrimination within the health care system.
Your raffle participation brought Squamish Elder Dennis Joseph to open the event, and supported a drum circle performance by the Indigenous Women Rise Drum Group. This culturally safe programming is helping Providence in the Park show respect while building trust and recognition within the community.
Tickets are available for purchase until Aug 26, 2025. The winner will be drawn on Aug 28, 2025. Ticket bundles are available to increase your chances of winning!
- 1 for $10
- 20 for $25
- 120 for $50
- 300 for $75 (the greatest value and best chance to win)
You could be the lucky winner! Get your tickets today at spf5050.ca.
Remember the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win!
About the Cause
St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support compassionate, inspired care at Providence Health Care’s 18 sites across BC, including St. Paul’s Hospital, and at Providence Living’s long-term care homes. Together, we care for tens of thousands of people each year, from newborn babies to seniors in long-term care. Learn more.
The new St. Paul’s Hospital, part of the Jim Pattison Medical Campus, in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats, will feature state-of-the art facilities integrating clinical care with research. It will be one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in Canada, supported by an innovation ecosystem that will help close gaps in care, offer hope to patients in need, and realize a healthier BC. Learn more.
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