Additional Community Service

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Partnering with Vancouver's downtown east side women's shelter, Arlene collected women's clothing and other necessities during the holiday season.

To support  Union Gospel Mission, Arlene raised $2,100+ during the holiday season to feed over 700 members of Vancouver's downtown east side facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Arlene has hosted multiple food drives to support local food banks in her community such as the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the Richmond Food Bank.

Arlene has supported the faith-based food security organization, CityReach Care Society. She has assisted in sorting and packing a total of 1500+ food hampers in 2023.

During the peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Arlene partnered with local farmers to sell excess free range egg stock. The proceeds were donated to Cornerstone Church in the Philippines, supporting widows and orphans to receive their basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing.

In support of Kids Help Phone, Arlene and her team raised $2000+ through the "Dance for Tomorrow" initiative to support children's mental health.

Supporting the environment, Arlene has volunteered her time towards shoreline clean ups and school clean ups. 

She has also contributed into the soft launch of the "Adopt-A-School" clean up crews for CityReach Care Society.

Arlene has volunteered her time and talents in packing 400+ food care kits with the organization Backpack Buddies BC. These were given to elementary students across the province to provide nutritional support over the weekend.

In partnership with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and the Salvation Army, Arlene spearheaded a Canada-wide toy and gift donation drive for children, pre-teens, and teens.