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."
2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
On June 10, 2025, the SCLCF held its Annual General Meeting, open to all members of the Foundation. In addition to adopting a new mission statement, the membership listened to president Bobo Bao report on the work of the Foundation over the past year. The financial statements for 2024 were reviewed and accepted, and a 15-member Board of Directors was elected. We said goodbye to and thanked retiring Director Marian Leung, who has served the Foundation faithfully for many decades, and elected a new Director, Michelle Min. Please visit other sections of this website for more information!
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.....