Aunt Leah’s 8th Annual Lonely Hearts Club Band benefit concert is an evening of musical entertainment featuring some of Vancouver’s best local performers playing their favorite Beatles songs. This year’s exciting lineup of performers include MC Colleen Brow, Dan Mangan, Rich Hope and His Evil Doers, Sarah Wheeler, Darker the Sky and the Beauties.

Proceeds from the Lonely Hearts Club Band support Aunt Leah’s Residential and Lifeskills Programs for young mothers and their babies.

A tribute to Johnny Cash – A third-party fundraising event on behalf of Aunt Leah’s Society presented by Gale Stewart. Friends and family of the Stewart family will be performing their favorite Johnny Cash songs.

Set in the “rec room” atmosphere of The ANZA Club, this will be a relaxed, casual and fun event. Theme dressing is encouraged and there is a $100 prize to be awarded to the individual deemed “Best Dressed”.

On November 4, 2009, Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society was among four organizations recognized for their dedication to making a difference in the lives of B.C.’s vulnerable children and youth. Aunt Leah’s won the Service Provider Award of Excellence.

On June 9th we will host our 20th AGM at our New Westminster offices. We will begin at 6:30 pm with appetizers and beverages. Guest Speaker Dr. Ron Abrahams will be talking about his work with marginalized women through his program at BC Women’s Hospital. There will be two special awards presented to youth in our programs: The Rona Award presented to Natalie Ming from the Retail Training Program and The Jeremy Wright Award Presented to Johnny Rowbotham from the Support Link Program.

On July 18, 2008 Aunt Leah’s celebrated its 20th birthday and our 20th Anniversary year will be marked in many other ways. Aunt Leah’s staff are contributing program ideas that will not only ensure exciting celebrations throughout the year but will provide a strategic plan to ensure that the “Great Aunt” has another 20 years.