FUNDRAISING

Fundraising Appeal: Support Rev. McILwraith’s Mission in Vancouver’s V6A

Dear Friends and Faith Partners,

In the heart of Vancouver, where postal code V6A faces profound challenges, Rev. Bishop John McIlwraith—2nd National Bishop of the First Pentecostal Evangelical Church of Canada and Presiding Bishop of BC—leads a tireless ministry of compassion. Amid urgent needs of poverty, homelessness, and health crises, your support brings tangible hope to our neighbors most in need.

Why V6A? A Community in Need

V6A is more than an address; it’s a place where resilience meets hardship:

• Critical Needs: Many face food insecurity, lack of shelter, and limited access to healthcare.

• Overlapping Crises: Addiction and mental health challenges are amplified by economic strain.

• Unwavering Spirit: Despite struggles, this community thrives on mutual support and dignity.
  Rev. McIlwraith’s work meets people where they are, offering practical aid and spiritual solace.

Rev. McIlwraith’s Mission: Compassion in Action

Every day, this ministry provides:

• Essential Support: Food, warm clothing, and emergency supplies through local partnerships.

• Safe Spaces: Worship services, counseling, and community gatherings that restore hope.

• Long-Term Care: senior outreach, and advocacy for affordable housing.
  Your generosity fuels this holistic approach, affirming that every life is sacred.

Your Impact: Transforming Lives

Join Our Circle of Hope

V6A’s story is being rewritten through acts of love. As Rev. McIlwraith often reminds us:

“When we lift others, we all rise together.”
Your support isn’t just charity—it’s an investment in human dignity and community renewal.

Act Now: Extend God’s Grace

Donate today at:
https://mcilwraith.fpecc.ca/contact/fundraising/
Your contribution ignites change right where it’s needed most.

With gratitude,
The First Pentecostal Evangelical Church of Canada

Questions? Email fundraising@fpecc.ca or call (604) 401-3441.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, fulfill the law of Christ.”
—Galatians 6:2

This appeal focuses solely on current community needs and Rev. McIlwraith’s compassionate response, avoiding historical or political contexts to center on urgent human care.