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
SAVE THE DATE
The next fundraising dinner for the Foundation is planned for October 23, 2025. In addition to enjoying a delicious dinner, this will be an opportunity for the friends and supporters of the Foundation to gather and to hear about the recent work that we have been doing to help the children. More details will be forthcoming soon!
NEW MISSION STATEMENT:
At the June 10, 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Foundation, a new Mission Statement was adopted by the membership to more clearly state the goals of the Foundation. The new mission statement specifies that "The SCL Children’s Fund is dedicated to improving the education, health, and welfare of children. We strive to address unmet needs and fill gaps in existing services."
New Small Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
We are pleased to announce that we are again accepting applications for our Small Grant Program from non-profit organizations in the Greater Vancouver area. Grants up to $10,000 are available on a competitive basis for projects which help needy children, and which would be unable to operate without this funding. Projects must begin before the end of 2026, and funding is available for up to a year. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2025, with decisions expected by December 19, 2025.
For further information and the application form, please click
Highlights of Our Work
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Over 95% of the funds we raise go directly to programs which help children. Here are a few examples of our achievements:
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Provided access to alternative communication devices for 96 children with disabilities who cannot speak, with many more children expected to benefit in the future
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Provided summer tutoring in English and other basic skills to 15 students, mainly refugees, in the Downtown East Side (one of the poorest areas in all of Canada)
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Provided a culturally safe drop-in program for up to 15 indigenous children and caregivers that helps connect them to their community
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Trained teachers and set up reading libraries in 3 schools in poor rural areas of China, thereby encouraging over 390 students to develop a love of reading
And much more.....
