Vancouver’s Lohn Foundation Boosts Support for Struggling Students, Donates $25,000 to Adopt-A-School Campaign
Vancouver, Canada — The Lohn Foundation, renowned for its charitable contributions, has pledged an additional $25,000 to the Vancouver Sun’s Adopt-A-School (AAS) program, spurred by concerning tales of hardships faced by students in alternative education systems across British Columbia. This decision comes as a continued commitment from the Foundation, specifically prompted by reports highlighting the dire circumstances of students who attend alternate programs in Surrey, Vancouver, and Mission. These students often grapple with challenges such as poverty, mental health troubles, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, and vulnerability to exploitation. Jack Kowarsky, a Vancouver-based lawyer and … Read more