SOUTH VANCOUVER – The Association of South Asian Professionals of British Columbia (ASAP) teamed up with the Real Canadian Superstore on Marine Drive to feed hundreds on Saturday at Oppenheimer Park in East Vancouver. It was a sunny summer day as hundreds of hot dogs were served up to a long line-up of needy people. A dozen ASAP and Superstore volunteers happily distributed hot dogs to the needy. By raising awareness, ASAP hopes others will join in to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the approximately 2,300 homeless people in Vancouver.
Food and supplies for the event were kindly donated by Real Canadian Superstore on Marine Drive: “We believe in giving back to the community and especially to those in need; through good causes like this one with the Association of South Asian Professionals of BC,” said Karl Browne, Manager; Real Canadian Superstore.
“After eight years of organizing these events at Oppenheimer Park, there is still a great need to give back more. Many thanks to Superstore on Marine Drive for not only supplying all the goods for the event but also coming out to volunteer their time for this event. We could not continue to do this outreach without the generous support of such great corporate citizens. ASAP and its members are doing their part by getting involved, giving back to the community and raising awareness. We encourage and challenge others to go out into the community and help others or better yet join us to make a difference” states Jindy Bhalla, President of ASAP.
ASAP strives to recruit individuals who are looking to make a difference. For those who join the team of professionals in volunteering; here are a few ways ASAP makes a difference:
ASAP is planning more events for 2017 and into next year. You are only limited by your imagination. ASAP strives to challenge its members to give back to the community in a variety of ways. To learn how you can make a difference, please contact ASAP’s President: Jindy Bhalla at [email protected], visit our Facebook page or log onto our website www.asapbc.com
