SCL Children's Fund
Our Mission
The SCL Children's Fund is dedicated to improving the education, health, and welfare of children. The Foundation was originally founded and named in honour of Madame Soong Ching Ling (1893-1981), who received international acclaim for her tireless efforts to better the lives of China’s children. Since its creation in 1981, the Foundation has evolved in recent years to focus mainly on the needs of children in Canada, while still supporting some children’s programs in China. We strive to fill gaps and address children’s needs that will otherwise go unmet.
Announcements
On October 20, despite a rainy day, around 80 people gathered at the Vancouver Centre of International Contemporary Art for a tour of the current exhibit and to raise funds for the Foundation. It was a wonderful event, and we raised over $10,000. Our thanks to the CICA and to all who attended or sent donations, thereby helping us continue to carry out our projects to help needy children. We continue to welcome donations to allow us to do more for the children. Donations can be made at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/1275.​​
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With great sadness, we report the passing on July 16, 2024 of Eileen Lin, who, along with her husband Paul Lin, established the Foundation in 1981.
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​Our most recent round of small grant applications produced a record number of applicants. We are pleased to announce that grants have been awarded to 7 of those applicants, who will initiate projects in 2025 that will make a large difference in the lives of needy and at-risk children and youth. The children included in these projects range from babies to high school students, and they will be helped by programs including after-school tutoring, music and horse-assisted therapies, culturally appropriate services for aboriginal children and families, and support for families whose children have disabilities.
