Thank you for your support.
On behalf of Archbishop J. Michael Miller and the entire Project Advance team, we thank you for your support. This year, in response to the needs that arose from the pandemic, a Crisis Response Fund was established. This fund distributed grants to various Catholic organizations that helped provide support to the most vulnerable. 70.8% of the total funds raised will be rebated back to parishes (a record amount) for their specific needs. See the break down below for more details.
Our Results and Funding Allocations
Total raised in 2020: $6,757,758.78
Archdiocesan Priorities & Grants - $1,625,000
Crisis Response and Special Grants - $825,000
To support organizations responding to needs arising from the pandemic
Evangelization Programs - $150,000
Alpha, Discover Discipleship, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, PREP
Youth and Young Adult Ministry - $150,000
Parish youth ministry formation, training, and support
Hospital Chaplaincy - $150,000
Pastoral care and support, Sacramental outreach
Family Life Programs - $100,000
Parenting and marriage enrichment, Theology of the Body
Social Justice - $100,000
Anti-human trafficking, Refugee settlement, Migrant Farm Workers
Prison Ministry - $100,000
Support for prisoners and former inmates, support for families/victims impacted by crime
Cultural Ministry - $50,000
Ministry for Indigenous, Filipino, Chinese, and Hispanic peoples
2020 Crisis Response & Special Grant Recipients
Addiction Recovery & Domestic Abuse
Talitha Koum Society – Recovery Homes – Supports and shelters women who suffer from addictions and other substance abuse.
Domestic Abuse Services – A non-profit organization that assists women and children seeking safety or recovery from domestic abuse.
Christian Addiction Recovery Ministries Society – A lay ministry that relies upon God, the Bible, and Jesus Christ as cornerstones for long term addictions healing.
Sancta Maria House – A Catholic Christian healing and recovery home that provides support, direction, and encouragement for women suffering from trauma and substance abuse.
Agape Street Ministries – Work to bring the Love of Jesus to women who work in the sex trade and/or have drug or alcohol addiction.
Homelessness & Food Security
St. Vincent De Paul Society – Vancouver – A lay Catholic organization who mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy.
All Were Filled – Meal Distribution – A ministry of distribution of frozen meals to families who have been hard-hit by the pandemic, have lost jobs and income, and are having a hard time making ends meet.
The Door is Open – A drop-in ministry that provides food, clothing, counselling, and shelter services and referrals. It is a warm and safe environment located in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Men’s Shelter – Downtown Vancouver – Seek to model the caring and compassionate spirit of Jesus by providing shelter and care for transient or destitute men in downtown Vancouver.
Mental Health & Spiritual Support
Sanctuary Mental Health – Deliver programs that prepare people of faith to support mental health issues and recovery in the community
Columbus Residence – A faith-based organization providing long-term Care and Independent Housing
L’Arche – Provides homes and programs for people with special needs
St. Paul’s Foundation – Supporting elder care in five health care senior residences.
Net Ministries of Canada – Helping young people love Christ and embrace the life of the Church.
Signal Hill Life Education – Promotes the value of human life through education and support services.