Social Impact - Donation History

Our goal is to create opportunities for all people to practice yoga, together. We know there is power in community so we work with those within ours to extend our reach beyond our studios and create opportunities for those facing barriers to practice.

The steps we’ve taken are outlined below.

October 6, 2022 – 42 guests attended our by donation class benefitting Covenant House for Mental Health Awareness Day raising $530.
September 30th, 2022 – As we do every year, we provided our team with Orange Shirts to wear on September 30th in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and encouraged our community to join us.
Fall 2022 – 2 bursary students attending our Fall Teacher Training.
June 21 2022 – Hosted a by donation class benefitting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) and the Indigenous Women’s Project, which provides emotional support to women surrounding residential school trauma, cultural isolation, racism and violence.
June 2022 – Sponsored a yoga teacher for an outdoor class with the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre to support their annual Vancouver Half Marathon Charity Challenge as a training partner
March 2022 – 3 bursary students attending our Spring Teacher Training.
January 2022 – To support the mental health of our communities, we hosted a free class for Blue Monday which 89 people attended.
January 2022 – 2 bursary students attended our Winter Teacher Training.
October 2021 – 1 bursary student attended our Fall Teacher Training.
June 2021 – Rolled out a secondary resource centre to provide our teams with the tools to unlearn and understand Canada’s history from an Indigenous perspective. We’ve also included local businesses to support in the Greater Vancouver Area. See; Honouring and Learning About Indigenous Peoples
June 2021 – During Indigenous People’s Month it felt important to us to acknowledge the lands that our studios are on, we did a formal land acknowledgment on Instagram and invited our teachers to do the same before their classes. We also held a by-donation class with Joss Frank where all the proceeds ($215) went to the Orange Shirt Day Society. W also wanted to raise voices and bring attention to amazing Indigenous Artists and businesses in our community. We held a live poetry reading by Dolly Reno and shared about some of our favourite Indigenous art and local Indigenous businesses.
April 2021 – Some of our team members attended and supported the launch of Deyen. Deyen is a one-of-a-kind, unique, online learning hub shares the traditional knowledge, wisdom, worldviews, and lived experiences of Indigenous women on the lands often referred to as Canada.
September 2020 – Participated in a team workshop (with our consultant) on the history of residential schools in Canada and announced our support of Orange Shirt Day (created by the Orange Shirt Society)
September 2020 to Present – Provided all of our team members with Orange Shirts so they could wear them in solidarity with Residential School Survivors.
Ongoing – Prioritized efforts to represent our diverse community in our photoshoots
June 2020 to Present – Launched a virtual by-donation class series focused on fundraising and education with 100% of proceeds benefitting our non-profit partners (teacher wages are covered by YYOGA as part of this donation)
November 2020 -2 bursary students attended our Winter Teacher Training.
October 2020 – Launched a weekly, free yoga and wellness class for BIPOC (in-studio) in partnership with Joss Frank. We also recorded a version of this class that is free, accessible and on-demand on YYOGA at Home.
October 2020 – 4 bursary students attended our Fall Teacher Training.
October 2020 – Launched a bursary program to make it more financially possible for those facing oppression and/or other financial barriers to become yoga teachers.
March 2020 – Rolled out a resource centre to provide our team with the tools to begin their own personal learning journeys in the BIPOC communities. See; Honouring and Learning About Indigenous Peoples (June 2021) and Racial Equity Resources.
With the support of our community, we continue to fund people, projects, organizations, help with cause awareness, and offer use of our physical space for people to come together for important conversations and in the spirit of inspiring real change. In 2019, this included our Mindful Conversation series that hosted panelists for conversations on important topics like mental health, body positivity, women’s health and living with purpose and we expect to be able to kick this series off again soon.

Donations:

2024

September 30, 2024 in recognition of Orange Shirt Day our community raised $1,116.50 through single class purchases in support of Orange Shirt Society.
Donated a 5-Class Pack to Inclusion BC silent auction in support of their Community Inclusion Advocacy Program which provides free support to people and their families who are experiencing barriers to inclusion.
Donated a 5-Class Pack & 10-Class Pack to Broken Earth’s Vancouver Team silent auction in support of the doctors, nurses, and specialized healthcare professionals from around the world who join together for week-long medical missions to offer critical health services to the people who need them the most.
June 21, 2024 in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day our community raised $609.00 through single class purchases in support of the Aboriginal Mother Centre Society (AMCS).
Donated an Annual Membership to Butterfly Run Vancouver supporting those who have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility, and infant loss.
April 22, 2024 in celebration of Earth Day, we raised $899.00 through single class purchases in support of Environmental Youth Alliance.
Donated a 10 Class Pack to Looking Glass Foundation for their annual Reflections Gala in support of eating disorder recovery.
March 8, 2024 in celebration of International Women’s Day, we raised $1,684.77 through drop-in class purchases for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC)
Donated an Annual Membership to Athletics4Kids for their 21st Anniversary Gala silent auction in support of giving B.C. kids the opportunity to participate in amateur sports by removing financial barriers.
Donated thirty 3-Month YYOGA at Home Subscriptions to Community Builders front-of-line staff.
Donated a 10 Class Pack to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation for their 26th For Children We Care Gala silent auction in support of children’s health in BC through funding of the Clinical Trials Super Hub at BC Children’s.
Donated $490 for Rainbow Refugee through our monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Flow by-donation class series with Connor Roff.
Donated a 10 Class Pack to UBC Cancer Association for their 6th Annual School Relay For Life silent auction in support of the fight against cancer.

2023

Donated $590 for Rainbow Refugee through our monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Flow by-donation class series with Connor Roff.
September 30, 2023 in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation our community raised $1,367.10 through drop-in class purchases in support of the Aboriginal Mother Centre Society (AMCS).
Donated yoga mats to the Vancouver SPCA who utilize these within the animal shelters so they have extra comfort while they await their forever homes.
June 24, 2023 in of celebration of PRIDE our community raised $644.49 through drop-in class purchases for QMUNITY.
Donated an Annual Membership to Butterfly Run Vancouver supporting those who have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility, and infant loss.
On May 14, 2023 in celebration of Mother’s Day we raised $310 through a by-donation class for Dress for Success Vancouver.
Donated 15 yoga mats to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) who will be hosting monthly cedar brushing and meditation as well as pipe ceremonies for Indigenous women of the DEWC.
Donated an Annual Membership to Athletics4Kids for their 20th Anniversary Gala silent auction in support of giving B.C. kids the opportunity to participate in amateur sports by removing financial barriers.
On April 22, 2023 in celebration of Earth Day and in partnership with Better Basics we raised $400 through a by-donation class benefitting SPEC which is a non-profit organization that provides practical solutions for urban sustainability.
Donated eight 3-month YYOGA at Home subscriptions to Dress for Success Vancouver for their Mother’s Day giveback event benefitting caregivers within the community.
Donated a 5 Class Pack to First United for their annual silent auction.
March 8, 2023 in celebration of International Women’s Day we raised $470 through a by-donation class for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) plus an additional $878.85 through drop-in class purchases for a total donation of $1,348.85.
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC): Donated 10 Class Pack to their International Women’s Day Herstory Auction.
Donated a 5 Class Pack to WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre virtual silent auction to benefit survivors.
Donated two 5 Class Packs to Dress for Success Vancouver for their Galentine’s Day prize package.

2022

October 2022: $530 raised for Covenant House from our Mental Health Awareness by donation class
Make-A-Wish Foundation Vancouver: 5 Class Pack donation to their yoga event
Donated an Annual Membership to Butterfly Run Vancouver: Supporting those who have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility, and infant loss.
June 27, 2022: $690 raised through a by donation class for PRIDE benefitting qmunity.
June 21, 2022: $360 raised through a by donation class benefitting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) and the Indigenous Women’s Project, which provides emotional support to women surrounding residential school trauma, cultural isolation, racism and violence.
May 2022: Gifted a 10 Class Pack for Dress for Success’s The Success Luncheon silent auction taking place in November.
April 2022: $370 donated to Earthwise Society BC through an Earth Day donation class.
On March 8th in celebration of International Women’s Day, we raised $955.50 for Dress for Success Vancouver through Drop-in class purchases.
Donated a 5 Class Pack to Darren’s Fabulous Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis: Hyper-local initiative for community member raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
Looking Glass Foundation: 10 Class Pack donated to Reflections Looking Glass Gala
YWCA: 39th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards: Donated 5 Class Pack to their silent auction.

2021

In December 2021 all proceeds from our Gratitude Workshop ($890) on November 30th were donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Center.
Our Mental Health Awareness Day donation class with Hillary Keegan raised $215 for The Bloom Group thanks to our amazing community.
In October 2021 we donated a 10 Class Pack and 1 month subscription to YYOGA at Home to the Vancouver Humane Society for an auction.
To our friends at Vancouver Pride Society we donated $700 in August of 2021, an amount we collected from the Granville Island Brewing event.
On July 14th we donated $60 to the Vancouver Pride Society from our by-donation class that was led by Connor Roff.
July 2021 – Donated 8 yoga mats, 2 first aid kits, a large box of tampons / maxi pads and stationary supplies to covenant house.
On June 21st, 2021 we held a donation class, led by Joss Frank, in support of the Orange Shirt Day Society We helped raise $215, which will be going to to this organization.
Our By-Donation Class to support Give India raised $530. All of these proceeds went directly to the Fundraiser to help provide medical care to critical COVID patients.
In May 2021 we donated an Annual Subscription to YYOGA at Home ($119) to a charity auction for West Point Grey Academy.
From our By Donation Class on April 13th, 2021 $750 was raised and donated to a GoFundMe started by the North Van Community to support the Victims of the tragedy from March 27th, 2021. A personal donation on behalf of the YYOGA team was also made for an additional $1500.
Proceeds to the amount of $238.75 were donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre from our December 2020 We Move Together Virtual Donation Class.
A 10 Class Pack to P.E.A.C.E Canada’s silent auction happening on March 20th, 2021. P.E.A.C.E. is a vegan charity that unites and works with Canadian Farm Sanctuaries through resources, rescues, and education. They help home, transport, and pay medical bills for farmed animals. They also run online webinars for free for both the public as well as farm sanctuaries.

2020

A 12 month subscription to YYOGA at Home was gifted to Herstory in Focus 2020 – the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre’s 5th annual gala, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the work of DEWC.
$100.73 – raised for The Kettle Society. The Kettle Society supports people living with mental illness substance use, poverty and/or homelessness. They provide outreach, advocacy, housing, employment, community services and so much more for 6,000+ vulnerable individuals each year.
$197 was raised from our Connect to Mother Earth class with Joss Frank in acknowledgment of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples The proceeds helped to support Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) and Anishnawbe Health Foundation. Watch the replay here!
August 2020 – Launched a virtual on-demand by-donation class, guests can rent the class and the proceeds will be donated to support Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS).
June 2020 – $425 was raised on National Indigenous Awareness day during our 60 minute Yoga Day Class held by Jasmina. These funds were donated to the Aboriginal Front Door Society in Vancouver and Anishnawbe Health in Toronto.
A 10 Class Pack was donated to One Girl Can Society for their online auction supporting International Day of the Girl to fundraise towards their scholarship and building programs in Kenya.
December 2020 – Proceeds to the amount of $238.75 were donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre from our December 2020 We Move Together Virtual Donation Class.
$425 was raised on National Indigenous Awareness day during our 60 minute Yoga Day Class held by Jasmina. These funds were donated to the Aboriginal Front Door Society in Vancouver and Anishnawbe Health in Toronto.
Proceeds to the amount of $768 from the classes held on Tuesday, June 2nd are going to Hogan’s Alley Society and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. Thank you to our amazing teachers for also supporting as well.
$10,149 to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and Red Door Family Shelter
Over $1,000 for Dress For Success Vancouver & Toronto
$2,500 donation to “Whistler Helps Australia” – a local fundraiser dedicated raising funds to support bushfire relief and Australia’s Wildlife.
$900 in support of a beloved North Vancouver teacher
a sponsored class for Covenant House’s Sleep Out: Home Edition event

As well as supported the following Charitable Organizations through raffles, silent auctions, door prizes, donation classes, gift cards and in some cases free space and equipment rentals, sponsored classes, and mat donations:

Covenant House, PLEA Community Services, Pink Pearl Canada, Pink Shirt Day, Trauma-Informed Yoga for First Nations, CHIMO Community Services, WildResearch Society, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, One Girl Can, YWCA Metro Vancouver, BC Women’s Health Foundation, The Nature Trust of BC, North Shore Crisis Services Society, Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society, Spirit North

2019

Together with our community, we were able to raise over $11,000 through our collaborative yoga event, Caring for Your Whole Self, donation classes, and t-shirt sales for BC Women’s Health Foundation.
$300 in support of the local documentary V6A & their Non-Profit Movies Move Us, as well as community outreach support for this initiative through our event, Deep Breaths.
$1,200 to Second Chance in Life Foundation through our Puppy Yoga event & donation class in partnership with Rover.
$8,450 to Downtown Eastside Women’s Center & $1,700 to Red Door Family Shelter through donation classes, and 10% of our 2018/2019 Holiday Gift Card sales.

Rainbow Refugee, Spirit North via Urban Foundation, PLEA Community Services Society of BC, Project Innovate, One Girl Can, Covenant House, The Gatehouse: Healing the Voice Within Fundraiser, North Shore Restorative Justice Society, Children of the Street Society: Celebration of Success Event, BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition: First Call Fundraising Gala, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Backpack Buddies, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, FemDem 2019, Canucks for Kids, Aboriginal Front Door Society, Pink Shirt Day , Power of Movement: Arthritis Research Foundation and Bridgepoint Foundation, InspireHealth Rain Walk 2019 & 2018, Make a Wish Foundation, AWARE: 30th Anniversary Event, Pink Pearl Canada, Richmond Addiction Services, Children’s Organ Transplant Annual Fundraiser, Women Against MS, KidSport, Diabetes Canada, BC Children’s Hospital, Adoption Counsel Ontario, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Family Navigation Project, Whole Way House: Family Picnic Fundraiser, Vancouver Vegan Fest, Forever Young 8k, Ride to Conquer Cancer, Beyond Boys & Girls Club, Children’s Wish Foundation

We appreciate you coming on this journey with us, and for all of your support.

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